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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs The Body Keeps the Score

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team The Body Keeps the Score
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 464
Reading time ~5.7 h ~11.6 h
Published 2002 2014
Author Patrick Lencioni Bessel van der Kolk
Category Pengurusan Pasukan & HR Keberkesanan Peribadi
Publisher Jossey-Bass Viking

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 Body Keeps the Score if…

  • You're interested in keberkesanan peribadi.
  • 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 Body Keeps the Score

  • Sedar akan Asas Fisiologi Perilaku, mengenali bahawa reaksi pasukan anda terhadap tekanan sering didorong oleh pola biologi yang mendalam, bukan sekadar logik profesional.
  • Utamakan Keselamatan Psikologi dan Somatik dalam organisasi anda, kerana otak manusia tidak dapat berfikir strategik tahap tinggi apabila tubuh berada dalam keadaan ancaman yang dirasakan.
  • Laksanakan Teknik Pengawalan Diri sebagai kemahiran utama kepimpinan, menggunakan kesedaran dan kepekaan badan untuk mengekalkan kehadiran eksekutif dan kejelasan semasa krisis organisasi yang kritikal.
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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, The Body Keeps the Score is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Body Keeps the Score 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 Body Keeps the Score focuses on keberkesanan peribadi. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Body Keeps the Score? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to The Body Keeps the Score (464 pages, ~11.6 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or The Body Keeps the Score 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.