

We learn about a struggling Silicon Valley startup DecisionTech under the leadership of new CEO Kathryn Petersen. In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, he uses a fictional tale to bring us truthful insights into what makes a good team. Patrick Lencioni is a well-known author of many business books and the founder of Table Group, a management consulting firm that specializes in organizational health. Exceptional teamwork can give a company the competitive advantage it needs to beat out its rivals. However, an efficient team truly is greater than the sum of its parts, especially in the business world. Politics, ego, and mistrust get in the way of building a well-performing team. Even for adults working together is difficult. Sometimes one kid wants to have the ball all to himself, and other times players disagree on responsibilities. Since the first time you engaged in any team sport as a child, you probably learned this truth: teamwork can be hard.
