// Book comparison
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.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
by Patrick Lencioni
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
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 | Team & HR Management | Leadership |
| 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 Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
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 — Think Again
- ✓ Isabuhay ang Scientist Mindset sa pamamagitan ng pagtrato sa iyong mga estratehiya bilang mga hypothesis na kailangang patunayan at subukan laban sa bagong datos at feedback mula sa merkado.
- ✓ Paunlarin ang Kumpiyansang Pagpapakumbaba, na kinikilala ang limitasyon ng iyong kaalaman upang manatiling bukas sa mas magagandang ideya at mas tumpak na stratehikong pananaw mula sa iyong koponan.
- ✓ Magpatibay ng isang Kultura ng Rethinking sa loob ng iyong team sa pamamagitan ng gantimpalaan ang 'kagitingan na magkamali' at hikayatin ang regular na pagtatanong sa mga nakagawian ng organisasyon.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. If you specifically need leadership, 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 team & hr management, while Think Again focuses on leadership. 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.