1. Summarize the book (Abstract) (The Five Dysfunctions of a Team)
2. In your own words, what was the book's central theme?
3. What are the initial concerns regarding Kathryn's arrival?
4. What did Kathryn do on her first two weeks on the job that concerned everyone?
5. Of the behaviors that Kathryn's staff demonstrated in meetings, what would you find most annoying and why?
6. Discuss the analogy of a broken leg that Kathryn used to describe her team.
7. What key indicator did Kathryn give as her reason for concluding there was lack of

trust on the team?

1. Discuss why you agree or disagree with Kathryn's statement, "Teamwork begins by

building trust and the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability."

1. Define each of the five dysfunctions. Identify which dysfunctions each team member displays. Provide examples.
2. What strategies does Kathryn employ with each team member to move these individuals to the position of being a functional (rather than dysfunctional) team member? How successful are these strategies?
3. Describe the "fate" of each team member. Are they a functional team player or not? When does each see the need to make an adjustment to behavior...or leave?
4. How does each individual cope with the changes being required of him/her?
5. What did you learn? What insights did you gain?