// Book comparison
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.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni
★ 4.9/5
The Body Keeps the Score
by Bessel van der Kolk
★ 4.9/5
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 | Team & HR Management | Personal Effectiveness |
| Publisher | Jossey-Bass | Viking |
Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…
- → You're interested in team & hr management.
- → 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 personal effectiveness.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2014).
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.
Key takeaways — The Body Keeps the Score
- ✓ Kilalanin ang Physiological Basis of Behavior, na nagpapakita na ang mga reaksyon ng iyong koponan sa stress ay madalas na resulta ng malalim na nakabaong mga biological na pattern sa halip na puro propesyonal na lohika.
- ✓ Bigyang-diin ang Psychological and Somatic Safety sa inyong organisasyon, dahil hindi makakagawa ang utak ng tao ng mataas na antas ng estratehikong pag-iisip kapag ang katawan ay nasa estado ng perceived threat.
- ✓ Isakatuparan ang Self-Regulation Techniques bilang isang pangunahing kasanayan sa pamumuno, gamit ang mindfulness at body-awareness upang mapanatili ang iyong executive presence at kalinawan sa panahon ng mahahalagang organisasyonal na krisis.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. If you specifically need personal effectiveness, 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 team & hr management, while The Body Keeps the Score focuses on personal effectiveness. 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.