This chapter explores the importance of healthy conflict within teams and the negative consequences of avoiding it. It discusses the distinction between task conflict and relationship conflict, emphasizing that task conflict is crucial for generating productive discussions and avoiding built-up resentment. The speaker argues that many companies shy away from conflict due to societal norms and discomfort, which hinders their ability to make effective decisions.
Patrick Lencioni is the co-founder and President of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, including The Five Dysfunctions of A Team, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Motive. His books have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase.
Pat joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his leadership journey, how he developed the organizational health movement, keys to effective and ineffective leadership and cultures, and much more.
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