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7 Habits of Highly Effective People vs The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.

At a glance

7 Habits of Highly Effective People The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 381 229
Reading time ~9.5 h ~5.7 h
Published 1989 2002
Author Stephen Covey Patrick Lencioni
Category Strategi & Pengurusan Pengurusan Pasukan & HR
Publisher Free Press Jossey-Bass

Choose 7 Habits of Highly Effective People if…

  • You're interested in strategi & pengurusan.
  • 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 — 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

  • Fokuskan tenaga anda pada Kitaran Pengaruh — perkara yang benar-benar boleh anda kawal — untuk meningkatkan keberkesanan diri dan keupayaan kepimpinan yang proaktif.
  • Amalkan falsafah Mulakan Dengan Matlamat di Fikiran dengan mendefinisikan misi utama organisasi sebelum membuat keputusan taktikal, memastikan semua usaha sejajar secara strategik.
  • Laksanakan Sinergi dengan menghargai perbezaan antara ahli pasukan, memanfaatkan kekuatan pelbagai untuk mencipta penyelesaian yang lebih baik daripada apa yang mampu dicapai oleh individu secara sendiri.
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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 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 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 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team better? +

7 Habits of Highly Effective People has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People focuses on strategi & pengurusan, while The Five Dysfunctions of a Team focuses on pengurusan pasukan & hr. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (381 pages, ~9.5 hours).

Should I read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.