Five Dysfunctions of a Team
What Five Dysfunctions of a Team™ reveals
The model is internationally known and easy to grasp. It turns team dynamics into something concrete you can discuss and improve. The pyramid shows how each layer affects the next.
- Absence of Trust: fear of vulnerability slows collaboration.
- Fear of Conflicttough topics are avoided and discussions stay shallow.
- Lack of Commitment: direction blurs and decisions do not stick.
- Avoidance of Accountability: slippage goes unaddressed and standards drop.
- Inattention to Results: personal agendas override the team’s shared outcome.
The model gives your team a common language and points to solutions rather than blame.
Who it is for?
For any team that wants to get better before problems escalate. The best time to work on team collaboration is before challenges escalate.
The tool is particularly well suited for:
- Executive teamsthat need alignment and open dialogue.
- Project teamsthat must build trust and operate effectively fast.
- New or merging teamsdefining how they work together.
- Teams in changethat need clarity and a shared direction.
- Teams that want to clarify their missionso everyone pulls the same way.
Delivery is flexible. Onsite, remote or hybrid. You do not all need to be in the same room.
Build your team with the Five Dysfunctions of a Team™ approach
This works only through real conversation and workshops. Reading about the model or running a survey alone will not shift team habits.
Three building blocks
Anonymous pulse starts the thinking. A short survey maps your team against the five areas. Anonymity creates a safe base for frank dialogue and sparks insight before we meet.
Facilitated dialogue An experienced facilitator unpacks the model, reviews the results and guides the group to shared understanding. The goal is learning together, not finger‑pointing. Change happens in the room.
Shared mission and concrete actions anchor the progress. In the workshop the team clarifies why it exists, what it aims to achieve and the ground rules for working together. Follow‑up, metrics and a check‑in date are agreed so new habits stick.
Workshops tailored to your team
Half‑day workshop
Ideal for making the current state visible and creating a shared language. We review the model, interpret the anonymous findings together and agree the first actions.
Full‑day workshop
Delivered as two half days when you want to set direction and develop ways of working. The first half focuses on the current state. The second clarifies mission, defines ground rules and sets up follow‑up.
All sessions are facilitated with psychological safety and high participation. The format is tailored to your size, goals and industry.
Five Dysfunctions of a Team™ workshops and pricing
Half‑day Five Dysfunctions workshop: 1 900 € plus assessment
Full‑day Five Dysfunctions workshop: 2 500 € plus assessment
Assessment: 50 € per participant
Every engagement includes preparation and a wrap‑up meeting so the work ties directly to your objectives and delivers practical value.
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Book a free discovery call and we will design the right path for your team. Better collaboration and faster decision making start with one focused conversation.
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