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Decisive vs The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Decisive by Chip Heath, Dan Heath and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.

At a glance

Decisive 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 2013 2002
Author Chip Heath, Dan Heath Patrick Lencioni
Category Psikologi Perniagaan Pengurusan Pasukan & HR
Publisher Jossey-Bass

Choose Decisive if…

  • You're interested in psikologi perniagaan.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
  • You want the more recent perspective (2013).

Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…

  • You're interested in pengurusan pasukan & hr.
  • You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).

Key takeaways — Decisive

  • Sentiasa cari peluang alternatif: jika berhadapan dengan pilihan 'ya atau tidak', kemungkinan besar anda terlepas peluang lain.
  • Gunakan teknik Pre-mortem: bayangkan projek gagal selepas setahun dan kenal pasti punca-puncanya—ini akan membuka mata terhadap risiko tersembunyi.
  • Jauhkan diri dari emosi jangka pendek dengan aturan '10-10-10': fikirkan bagaimana anda akan menilai keputusan dalam 10 minit, 10 bulan, dan 10 tahun akan datang.
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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 Decisive. 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 Decisive or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team better? +

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

Which is shorter, Decisive or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? +

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

Should I read Decisive or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with Decisive. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.