Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions that go to the very heart of why teams, even the best ones, often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team.

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Introduction -- The fable: Luck -- Part one: underachievement -- Part two: lighting the fire -- Part three: heavy lifting -- Part four: traction -- The model: An overview of the model -- Team assessment -- Understanding and overcoming the five dysfunctions -- A note about time: Kathryn's methods -- A special tribute to teamwork -- Acknowledgments -- About the author.