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Ego Is the Enemy vs The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.

At a glance

Ego Is the Enemy The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 256 229
Reading time ~6.4 h ~5.7 h
Published 2016 2002
Author Ryan Holiday Patrick Lencioni
Category Keberkesanan Peribadi Pengurusan Pasukan & HR
Publisher Portfolio Jossey-Bass

Choose Ego Is the Enemy if…

  • You're interested in keberkesanan peribadi.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
  • You want the more recent perspective (2016).

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 — Ego Is the Enemy

  • Terapkan Mindset Pelajar Sepanjang Hayat dengan secara sengaja mencari mentor dan rakan sebaya yang mencabar anda dalam anggapan strategik, bagi mengelakkan kemerosotan kejayaan.
  • Utamakan Tindakan berbanding Cakap, sedar bahawa naratif awam mengenai pencapaian anda sering mengalihkan perhatian dari kerja mendalam yang diperlukan untuk mengekalkan kelebihan kompetitif organisasi.
  • Gunakan rangka kerja Plus, Minus, Equal untuk memastikan perkembangan profesional anda seimbang, membolehkan anda belajar, mengajar, dan bersaing dengan rendah hati dan kejelasan.
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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 Ego Is the Enemy. 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 Ego Is the Enemy or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team better? +

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

Which is shorter, Ego Is the Enemy or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to Ego Is the Enemy (256 pages, ~6.4 hours).

Should I read Ego Is the Enemy or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team first? +

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