Teams, essential to organizational success, often falter due to underlying dysfunctions that impair their effectiveness. This exploration delves into the core challenges that plague teams, offering a framework to diagnose and overcome these obstacles. The authors articulate a model that identifies key dysfunctions and prescribes actionable strategies to cultivate cohesive, high-performing teams capable of achieving collective goals.

• Absence of Trust: The foundational dysfunction where team members hesitate to be vulnerable, hindering open communication and collaboration.
• Fear of Conflict: Avoidance of healthy debate leads to artificial harmony, suppressing innovation and problem-solving.
• Lack of Commitment: Without...
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