Does your team pass a 5-question effectiveness test?

SmartBrief | 05.11.2026 18:31
Teams are essential to organizational success, yet many never reach their potential. In “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” Patrick Lencioni identifies five common problems that undermine team effectiveness. Throughout my career, I have served on or led more than 50 teams and have seen these dysfunctions firsthand. Drawing on that experience, I will explain what each dysfunction looks like and how team leaders can address it.