While The Five Dysfunctions of a Team provides a blueprint for diagnosing and addressing team challenges, its lessons are equally relevant for recruitment. A strong team starts with intentional hiring—bringing in individuals who not only meet the technical requirements of the role but also embody the characteristics needed to thrive in a collaborative environment.
As Lencioni famously states, “Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology. It is teamwork that remains the ultimate competitive advantage.” By using recruitment as a strategic tool, organizations can build teams that not only avoid dysfunctions but actively excel.
Credits: This blog draws insights from Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (Jossey-Bass, 2002). For further exploration of team dynamics, consider Lencioni’s Participant Workbook or other recommended readings like J. Richard Hackman’s Leading Teams.