Summary and Conclusion
Teamwork is not a virtue. It is a choice—and a strategic one.
STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING THE FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS
Inattention to Results
Avoidance of Accountability
Fear of Conflict
Absence of Trust
CASCADING COMMUNICATION
Cascading Communication helps to achieve alignment in the greater organization. Within the next 24–48 hours, tell the people on your staff—in person—what we've been discussing.
- What three things would you tell your staff in response to the question, “So how was the off-site and what did you do?”
- What did the team agree that everyone will communicate within 24–48 hours to their staffs and other teams they are on?
PERSONAL COMMITMENT
What one thing will you commit to doing differently to make our team more effective?
Now it's time to put all of this into action. Keep your workbook right at your desk, and refer to it often.
Best of luck to you.
WRAP-UP
The fact is, teamwork is simple—in theory. Most of us already know what it requires. But in practice, teamwork is difficult.
Building a team is a process, one that requires remarkable levels of discipline, courage, and persistence.
It doesn't happen overnight, but for those teams willing to make a commitment to the process, tangible results can be achieved relatively quickly.
If your team is able to make this commitment, you will realize the substantial rewards that teamwork brings.