Building a team is a process, one that requires remarkable levels of discipline, courage, and persistence. This title guides participants through the five steps of developing a cohesive and productive team: Building Trust; Mastering Conflict; Achieving Commitment; Embracing Accountability; and, Focusing on Results.

Preface iv Workshop objectives 1 The five dysfunctions of a team 5 Team assessment: Where we are and where we’re going 9 Fundamental 1: Building trust 21 Fundamental 2: Mastering conflict 37 Fundamental 3: Achieving commitment 53 Fundamental 4: Embracing accountability 73 Fundamental 5: Focusing on results 85 Summary and Conclusion 95 Resources 105 About the author 108

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