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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs How to Win Friends and Influence People

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team How to Win Friends and Influence People
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 288
Reading time ~5.7 h ~7.2 h
Published 2002 1936
Author Patrick Lencioni Dale Carnegie
Category Pengurusan Pasukan & HR Kepimpinan
Publisher Jossey-Bass Simon & Schuster

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).
  • You want the more recent perspective (2002).

Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…

  • You're interested in kepimpinan.

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 — How to Win Friends and Influence People

  • Amalkan Penghargaan Radikal dengan mengenal pasti dan mengiktiraf kekuatan ikhlas anggota pasukan anda, yang merupakan cara paling berkesan untuk menginspirasi prestasi tinggi dan kesetiaan.
  • Kuasai Pemahaman Empati dengan sentiasa berusaha memahami motif dan keperluan pihak berkepentingan sebelum cuba memujuk mereka kepada pandangan strategik anda.
  • Elakkan Kritikan Langsung dan sebaliknya gunakan kaedah tidak langsung untuk menunjukkan kesilapan, memastikan maruah orang lain terjaga dan suasana kerja kekal kerjasama.
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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 kepimpinan, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People 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 How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on kepimpinan. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to How to Win Friends and Influence People (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People 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.