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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs The Body Keeps the Score

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The Body Keeps the Score
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 464
Reading time ~5.7 h ~11.6 h
Published 2002 2014
Author Patrick Lencioni Bessel van der Kolk
Category Manajemen Tim & HR Efektivitas Pribadi
Publisher Jossey-Bass Viking

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 Body Keeps the Score if…

  • You're interested in efektivitas pribadi.
  • 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 Body Keeps the Score

  • Acknowledge the Physiological Basis of Behavior, recognizing that your team's reactions to stress are often driven by deep-seated biological patterns rather than just professional logic.
  • Prioritize Psychological and Somatic Safety within your organization, as the human brain cannot engage in high-level strategic thinking when the body is in a state of perceived threat.
  • Implement Self-Regulation Techniques as a core leadership skill, utilizing mindfulness and body-awareness to maintain executive presence and clarity during high-stakes organizational crises.
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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, The Body Keeps the Score is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Body Keeps the Score 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 Body Keeps the Score focuses on efektivitas pribadi. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Body Keeps the Score? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to The Body Keeps the Score (464 pages, ~11.6 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Body Keeps the Score 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.