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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs Think Again

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and Think Again by Adam Grant.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Think Again
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 320
Reading time ~5.7 h ~8.0 h
Published 2002 2021
Author Patrick Lencioni Adam Grant
Category Pengurusan Pasukan & HR Kepimpinan
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 Think Again if…

  • You're interested in kepimpinan.
  • You want the more recent perspective (2021).

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 — Think Again

  • Adakan Sikap Ilmuwan dengan menganggap strategi perniagaan sebagai hipotesis yang perlu diuji secara berterusan terhadap maklumat pasaran dan maklum balas baharu.
  • Kembangkan Kerendahan Hati Yakin, dengan mengakui batas pengetahuan anda untuk kekal terbuka kepada idea yang lebih baik dan wawasan strategik yang lebih tepat dari pasukan anda.
  • Foster budaya Berfikir Semula dalam pasukan anda dengan memberi ganjaran kepada 'keberanian untuk salah' dan menggalakkan pertanyaan secara berkala terhadap amalan terbaik organisasi yang sedia ada.
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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, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Think Again 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 Think Again focuses on kepimpinan. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Think Again? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to Think Again (320 pages, ~8.0 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or Think Again 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.