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7 Habits of Highly Effective People vs The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen Covey
★ 4.9/5
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | The Five Dysfunctions of a Team | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 381 | 229 |
| Reading time | ~9.5 h | ~5.7 h |
| Published | 1989 | 2002 |
| Author | Stephen Covey | Patrick Lencioni |
| Category | Strategy & Management | Team & HR Management |
| Publisher | Free Press | Jossey-Bass |
Choose 7 Habits of Highly Effective People if…
- → You're interested in strategy & management.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…
- → You're interested in team & hr management.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2002).
Key takeaways — 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- ✓ Magtuon ng iyong enerhiya sa iyong Circle of Influence—ang mga bagay na tunay mong makokontrol—upang mapataas ang iyong personal na epektibidad at kakayahan sa pagiging proactive na lider.
- ✓ Isabuhay ang prinsipyo ng Begin with the End in Mind sa pamamagitan ng pagtukoy ng pangunahing misyon ng iyong organisasyon bago gumawa ng mga taktikal na hakbang, upang ang lahat ng gawain ay nakatutok sa pangmatagalang layunin.
- ✓ Isabuhay ang Synergy sa pagpapahalaga sa pagkakaiba-iba ng iyong mga kasamahan, gamit ang kanilang mga natatanging lakas upang makabuo ng mga solusyong mas mahusay kaysa sa magagawa ng isang indibidwal mag-isa.
Key takeaways — The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
- ✓ Magpatibay ng Vulnerability-Based Trust sa pamamagitan ng pagiging bukas sa iyong mga kahinaan, na siyang pundasyon para sa lahat ng susunod na antas ng pagganap at pagtutulungan ng koponan.
- ✓ Hikayatin ang Produktibong Pagkakaiba-iba sa mga ideya, na may pagkakaunawa na ang kawalan ng debate ay palatandaan ng 'Artificial Harmony' na nagtatago ng malalim na problema sa organisasyon at mahihirap na desisyon.
- ✓ Siguraduhin ang Pantay na Pananagutan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapahintulot sa mga kasapi ng koponan na tawagin ang isa't isa sa kanilang pagganap at asal, na nakakabawas sa pangangailangan ng palagiang interbensyon ng tagapamahala.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. If you specifically need team & hr management, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team better? +
7 Habits of Highly Effective People has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People focuses on strategy & management, while The Five Dysfunctions of a Team focuses on team & hr management. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team? +
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (381 pages, ~9.5 hours).
Should I read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or The Five Dysfunctions of a Team first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.