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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs The Hard Thing About Hard Things

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 304
Reading time ~5.7 h ~7.6 h
Published 2002 2014
Author Patrick Lencioni Ben Horowitz
Category Pengurusan Pasukan & HR Permulaan & Keusahawanan
Publisher Jossey-Bass HarperBusiness

Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…

  • You're interested in pengurusan pasukan & hr.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
  • You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).

Choose The Hard Thing About Hard Things if…

  • You're interested in permulaan & keusahawanan.
  • You want the more recent perspective (2014).

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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Key takeaways — The Hard Thing About Hard Things

  • Fahami perbezaan antara Kepimpinan Semasa Keamanan dan Semasa Peperangan, sedar bahawa krisis memerlukan perubahan daripada keputusan berkolaborasi kepada pengambilan keputusan pantas dan tegas.
  • Kelola Psikologi Anda Sendiri semasa 'Perjuangan', sedar bahawa keupayaan untuk kekal tenang dan objektif apabila organisasi berisiko adalah aset strategik yang paling penting bagi seorang pemimpin.
  • Utamakan Kebenaran dalam komunikasi organisasi anda, pastikan maklumat buruk disampaikan dengan cepat dan setiap pekerja memahami realiti cabaran strategik syarikat.
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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 permulaan & keusahawanan, The Hard Thing About Hard Things is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Hard Thing About Hard Things 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 pengurusan pasukan & hr, while The Hard Thing About Hard Things focuses on permulaan & keusahawanan. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Hard Thing About Hard Things? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to The Hard Thing About Hard Things (304 pages, ~7.6 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Hard Thing About Hard Things 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.