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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs How to Win Friends and Influence People

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team How to Win Friends and Influence People
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 288
Reading time ~5.7 h ~7.2 h
Published 2002 1936
Author Patrick Lencioni Dale Carnegie
Category Manajemen Tim & HR Kepemimpinan
Publisher Jossey-Bass Simon & Schuster

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).
  • You want the more recent perspective (2002).

Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…

  • You're interested in kepemimpinan.

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 — How to Win Friends and Influence People

  • Laksanakan Apresiasi Radikal dengan mengenali dan mengakui kekuatan tulus anggota tim Anda, yang merupakan cara paling efektif untuk menginspirasi kinerja tinggi dan loyalitas.
  • Kuasi Empati Perspektif dengan selalu berusaha memahami motif dan kebutuhan pemangku kepentingan sebelum mencoba membujuk mereka pada sudut pandang strategis Anda.
  • Hindari Kritik Langsung dan gunakan metode tidak langsung untuk menunjukkan kesalahan, sehingga menjaga martabat orang lain dan memelihara lingkungan kerja yang kolaboratif.
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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 kepemimpinan, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People 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 How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on kepemimpinan. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to How to Win Friends and Influence People (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People 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.