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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs Never Split the Difference

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Never Split the Difference
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 288
Reading time ~5.7 h ~7.2 h
Published 2002 2016
Author Patrick Lencioni Chris Voss
Category Pengurusan Pasukan & HR Keberkesanan Peribadi
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 Never Split the Difference if…

  • You're interested in keberkesanan peribadi.
  • You want the more recent perspective (2016).

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 — Never Split the Difference

  • Gunakan Soalan Dikawal (contohnya, 'Bagaimana saya patut lakukan itu?') untuk memaksa pihak lain membantu menyelesaikan masalah anda sambil memberi mereka ilusi kawalan.
  • Laksanakan Pelabelan untuk menenangkan emosi negatif dan mengukuhkan emosi positif, mewujudkan keselamatan psikologi untuk pihak lain berkongsi maklumat Black Swan.
  • Kuasi seni Meniru untuk membina ikatan emosi segera dengan rakan sejawat, menggalakkan mereka memperincikan dan mendedahkan keutamaan strategik sebenar mereka.
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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 keberkesanan peribadi, Never Split the Difference is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Never Split the Difference 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 Never Split the Difference focuses on keberkesanan peribadi. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Never Split the Difference? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to Never Split the Difference (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Never Split the Difference 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.