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  1. Dewey's story starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, on the coldest night of the year, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the Spencer Public Library. He was found the next morning by library director, Vicki Myron, a single mother who had survived the loss of her family farm, a breast cancer scare, and an alcoholic husband.

    • Absence of Trust
    • Fear of Conflict
    • Lack of Commitment
    • Avoidance of Accountability
    • Inattention to Results

    The first dysfunction is the lack of trust among team members. Trust is the foundation of a high-performing team, and it is built through vulnerability and openness. In the story, Kathryn identifies this issue within her team and works to foster an environment where members feel comfortable sharing their fears, weaknesses, and mistakes. This vulner...

    When team members don’t trust each other, they become hesitant to engage in open and constructive debates. Instead, they often resort to artificial harmony, which stifles creativity and innovation. Kathryn encourages her team to embrace conflict and view it as a necessary component of the decision-making process. By fostering healthy debates and di...

    A lack of commitment within the team can stem from insufficient clarity or buy-in on decisions. When team members don’t voice their opinions during debates, they are less likely to commit to the final decision. Kathryn emphasizes the importance of seeking input from all team members and reaching a clear consensus before moving forward. By ensuring ...

    Without a strong commitment to a shared plan, team members are less likely to hold each other accountable for their actions. This dysfunction often leads to mediocre performance and unmet objectives. Kathryn establishes a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and encouraging team members to confront one another when those expectat...

    The final dysfunction is a team’s focus on individual goals, status, or ego at the expense of collective success. This inattention to results can derail the team’s efforts and hinder overall performance. Kathryn encourages her team to prioritize the achievement of shared goals above personal ambitions. By focusing on results, the team becomes more ...

  2. Feb 1, 2023 · A DYSFUNCTIONAL CAT. by Susan Gordanshekan. synopsis. Mina lives in Iran. By Iranian standards she has left it rather late in the day to decide to marry. Kian is a doctor of Iranian origin. He’s single and lives in Germany.

    • Absence of Trust. Trust is the foundation of real teamwork. And so the first dysfunction is a failure on the part of team members to understand and open up to one another.
    • Fear of Conflict. Harmony itself is good, I suppose, if it comes as a result of working through issues constantly and cycling through conflict.
    • Lack of Commitment. Consensus is horrible. I mean, if everyone really agrees on something and consensus comes about quickly and naturally, well that’s terrific.
    • Avoidance of Accountability. Once we achieve clarity and buy-in, it is then that we have to hold each other accountable for what we sign up to do, for high standards of performance and behavior.
  3. Jim: The Nine Lives Of A Dysfunctional Cat Steven Appleby. 96 pages • first pub 2003 ... Toggle book page action menu and links. add to "up next"

  4. Nov 3, 2003 · They say every cat has nine lives, and Jim the dysfunctional cat is no exception. Steven Appleby's new book tells the story of one very challenged cat and of the trials and tribulations of living with him.

  5. Jan 27, 2023 · Through their story, we learn the five dysfunctions of a team. These are: Absence of trust; Fear of conflict; Lack of commitment; Avoidance of accountability; Inattention to results. We also learn helpful strategies on how to overcome these dysfunctions and become a cohesive team.

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