Marianna Zangrillo

Thomas Keil, a management professor from the University of Zurich, and Marianna Zangrillo, a partner at The Next Advisors, share insights from their extensive research on executive teams. They reveal three dysfunctional patterns: shark tanks, petting zoos, and mediocracies. The duo discusses how these dynamics hinder performance and share strategies for improvement, such as fostering open dialogue and ensuring role clarity. Discover why teams that seem harmonious might actually be stifling innovation and the vital role of leadership in overcoming these challenges.

In this talk, Thomas Keil, a management professor at the University of Zurich, and Marianna Zangrillo, a partner at The Next Advisors, dive into the hidden struggles of leadership teams. They share insights from over 100 interviews with CEOs, revealing three dysfunction types: shark tanks, petting zoos, and mediocracies. The conversation highlights how these dynamics can undermine performance, and they offer practical strategies to foster trust, encourage accountability, and transform team effectiveness for better organizational success.