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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 304
Reading time ~5.7 h ~7.6 h
Published 2002 2014
Author Patrick Lencioni Ben Horowitz
Category Manajemen Tim & HR Startup & Kewirausahaan
Publisher Jossey-Bass HarperBusiness

Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…

  • You're interested in manajemen tim & hr.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
  • You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).

Choose The Hard Thing About Hard Things if…

  • You're interested in startup & kewirausahaan.
  • You want the more recent perspective (2014).

Key takeaways — The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

  • Bangun Kepercayaan Berbasis Kerentanan dengan memulai dengan pengakuan kelemahan Anda sendiri, yang menjadi fondasi penting untuk semua tingkat kinerja dan kolaborasi tim selanjutnya.
  • Dukung Konflik Produktif terhadap ide, dengan menyadari bahwa tanpa debat, akan muncul 'Harmoni Palsu' yang menyembunyikan ketidaksesuaian organisasi dan pengambilan keputusan yang buruk.
  • Pastikan Akuntabilitas Bersama dengan membolehkan anggota tim saling mengkritik terkait kinerja dan perilaku, sehingga mengurangi kebutuhan intervensi manajerial yang konstan.
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Key takeaways — The Hard Thing About Hard Things

  • Pahami perbedaan antara Kepemimpinan Masa Damai dan Masa Perang, dan sadari bahwa krisis membutuhkan pergeseran dari konsensus kolaboratif ke pengambilan keputusan yang cepat dan tegas.
  • Kelola Psikologi Pribadi Anda selama 'Perjuangan', dan sadari bahwa kemampuan tetap tenang dan objektif saat organisasi dalam risiko adalah aset strategis terpenting seorang pemimpin.
  • Utamakan Kejujuran dalam komunikasi organisasi, pastikan kabar buruk disampaikan dengan cepat dan setiap karyawan memahami kenyataan tantangan strategis perusahaan.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. If you specifically need startup & kewirausahaan, The Hard Thing About Hard Things is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Hard Thing About Hard Things better? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team focuses on manajemen tim & hr, while The Hard Thing About Hard Things focuses on startup & kewirausahaan. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Hard Thing About Hard Things? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to The Hard Thing About Hard Things (304 pages, ~7.6 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Hard Thing About Hard Things first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.