Sort the Five Dysfunction Signals
Classify team dysfunction signals so the intervention targets the right layer.
Place each signal in the dysfunction layer it most directly reveals. Absence of trust Fear of conflict Lack of commitment Avoidance of accountability Inattention to results Leaders hide mistakes until they have a polished explanation. People avoid admitting they need help because it may be used against them. The real debate happens in side chats after the meeting ends. People say looks good while unresolved objections remain in the document. The team leaves the room with different interpretations of the decision. Peers notice missed handoffs but wait for the manager to address them. Deadlines move quietly without a team conversation…
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