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The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership vs The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.

At a glance

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 336 229
Reading time ~8.4 h ~5.7 h
Published 1998 2002
Author John Maxwell Patrick Lencioni
Category Kepimpinan Pengurusan Pasukan & HR
Publisher Thomas Nelson Jossey-Bass

Choose The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership if…

  • You're interested in kepimpinan.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).

Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…

  • You're interested in pengurusan pasukan & hr.
  • You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).
  • You want the more recent perspective (2002).

Key takeaways — The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

  • Fahami Undang-Undang Penutup, yang menunjukkan bahawa pertumbuhan organisasi anda terhad oleh keupayaan kepimpinan sendiri, menjadikan peningkatan diri secara berterusan sebagai keperluan strategik.
  • Laksanakan Undang-Undang Pengaruh dengan memberi tumpuan kepada khidmat kepada orang lain berbanding bergantung kepada gelaran, kerana kepimpinan yang sebenar tidak boleh dipaksa atau diberikan secara rasmi.
  • Manfaatkan Undang-Undang Proses dengan melaburkan masa dalam tabiat kepimpinan harian yang kecil, memahami bahawa kecemerlangan dibina melalui tindakan konsisten dari masa ke masa, bukan secara tiba-tiba.
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Key takeaways — The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

  • Bina Kepercayaan Berdasarkan Keberanian dengan memimpin melalui pengakuan kelemahan sendiri, yang menjadi asas penting untuk semua tahap prestasi dan kerjasama pasukan seterusnya.
  • Galakkan Konflik Produktif berasaskan idea, dengan menyedari bahawa kekurangan perdebatan adalah tanda 'Harmoni Palsu' yang menyembunyikan ketidakselarasan organisasi dan pengambilan keputusan yang lemah.
  • Pastikan Akauntabiliti Bersama dengan membenarkan ahli pasukan saling menegur prestasi dan tingkah laku, mengurangkan keperluan campur tangan pengurus secara berterusan.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. If you specifically need pengurusan pasukan & hr, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team better? +

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership focuses on kepimpinan, while The Five Dysfunctions of a Team focuses on pengurusan pasukan & hr. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (336 pages, ~8.4 hours).

Should I read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.