The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

by Patrick Lencioni

Combine your scores for the preceding statements as indicated below. Dysfunction 1: Absence of Trust Dysfunction 2: Fear of Conflict Dysfunction 3: Lack of Commitment Dysfunction 4: Avoidance of Accountability Dysfunction 5: Inattention to Results Statement 4: _____ Statement 1: _____ Statement 3: _____ Statement 2: _____ Statement 5: _____ Statement 6: _____ Statement 7: _____ Statement 8: _____ Statement 11: ____ Statement 9: _____ Statement 12: ____ Statement 10: ____ Statement 13: ____ Statement 14: ____ Statement 15: ____ Total: _____ Total: _____ Total: _____ Total: _____ Total: _____ A score of 8 or 9 is a probable indication that the dysfunction is not a problem for your team. A score of 6 or 7 indicates that the dysfunction could be a problem. A score of 3 to 5 is probably an indication that the dysfunction needs to be addressed. Regardless of your scores, it is important to keep in mind that every team needs constant work, because without it, even the best ones deviate toward dysfunction.