##The Concept
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team outlines the root causes of politics and dysfunction on the teams where you work, and the keys to overcoming them. Counter to conventional wisdom, the causes of dysfunction are both identifiable and curable. However, they don’t die easily. Making a team functional and cohesive requires levels of courage and discipline that many groups cannot seem to muster.

###Dysfunction #1:
######Absence of Trust:
The fear of being vulnerable with team members prevents the building of trust within the team.

###Dysfunction #2:
######Fear of Conflict:
The desire to preserve artificial harmony stifles the occurrence of productive ideological conflict.

###Dysfunction #3:
######Lack of Commitment:
The lack of clarity or buy-in prevents team members from making decisions they will stick to.

###Dysfunction #4:
######Avoidance of Accountability:
The need to avoid interpersonal discomfort prevents team members from holding one another accountable.

###Dysfunction #5:
######Inattention to Results:
The pursuit of individual goals and personal status erodes the focus on collective success.