Connections Whitepapers Link Style to Popular Workplace Programs

by Sean E. on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 4:42:58 PM MST

Newest Whitepaper Looks at Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Much of the work performed in organizations today is done by teams. It’s hard to imagine not contributing to at least one team on any given day. Teams are critical to every organization’s success; they determine and set strategies, generate ideas for new products, and solve problems. Given their importance, why do so many people complain about their teams? If you ask Patrick Lencioni, it is because most teams are dysfunctional. In his book, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” Lencioni outlines five common pitfalls that prevent teams from achieving their full capabilities.

Underlying each of these five dysfunctions is the failure to have an in-depth understanding of one another’s Style. According to Lencioni, “some of the most effective and lasting tools for building trust on a team are profiles of team members’ behavioral preferences and personality styles. These help break down barriers by allowing people to better understand and empathize with one another."

The SOCIAL STYLE Model provides an ideal platform that serves as a starting point for solving the Five Dysfunctions. SOCIAL STYLE and the application of behavioral Versatility offers a highly usable model of people’s behavioral preferences, strengths and weaknesses. It provides individuals feedback on interpersonal skills and realistic advice on how to contribute to teams. It leads to greater interpersonal awareness, understanding and more productive teams.

"SOCIAL STYLE and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" is the newest whitepaper in TRACOM's SOCIAL STYLE Connections Whitepaper Series. These whitepapers look at how SOCIAL STYLE complements and supports other workplace performance programs. They can be downloaded below.