Does your team stay focused on results? Or do other things get in the way – individual goals, office politics, the daily grind? Though it sounds simple, it’s actually really hard for teams to stay consistently focused on results. But it’s also extremely important.
The last of Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team, inattention to results can severely undermine the effectiveness of teams. Symptoms of this dysfunction include:
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Stagnation;
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Loss of achievement-oriented team members;
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An individualistic focus on careers and goals which undercuts teamwork;
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Easily distracted team members;
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Failure to meet team goals.