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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs Never Split the Difference

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Never Split the Difference
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 288
Reading time ~5.7 h ~7.2 h
Published 2002 2016
Author Patrick Lencioni Chris Voss
Category Manajemen Tim & HR Efektivitas Pribadi
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 Never Split the Difference if…

  • You're interested in efektivitas pribadi.
  • You want the more recent perspective (2016).

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 — Never Split the Difference

  • Gunakan Pertanyaan Kalibrasi (misalnya, 'Bagaimana saya harus melakukan itu?') untuk mendorong pihak lain membantu menyelesaikan masalah Anda sekaligus memberi mereka ilusi kendali.
  • Terapkan Melabeli untuk menetralkan emosi negatif dan memperkuat yang positif, menciptakan rasa aman secara psikologis agar pihak lain mau berbagi Swan Hitam.
  • Pelajari seni Mencerminkan untuk membangun ikatan emosional langsung dengan lawan bicara, mendorong mereka mengelaborasi dan mengungkapkan prioritas strategis mereka yang sebenarnya.
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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 efektivitas pribadi, Never Split the Difference is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Never Split the Difference 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 Never Split the Difference focuses on efektivitas pribadi. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Never Split the Difference? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to Never Split the Difference (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Never Split the Difference 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.