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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team vs How to Win Friends and Influence People

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

At a glance

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team How to Win Friends and Influence People
Rating ★ 4.9/5 ★ 4.9/5
Pages 229 288
Reading time ~5.7 h ~7.2 h
Published 2002 1936
Author Patrick Lencioni Dale Carnegie
Category Gestão de Equipes e RH Liderança
Publisher Jossey-Bass Simon & Schuster

Choose The Five Dysfunctions of a Team if…

  • You're interested in gestão de equipes e rh.
  • You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
  • You prefer a shorter read (~5.7 hours).
  • You want the more recent perspective (2002).

Choose How to Win Friends and Influence People if…

  • You're interested in liderança.

Key takeaways — The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

  • Construa Confiança Baseada na Vulnerabilidade liderando com suas próprias admissões de fraqueza — a base necessária para todos os níveis seguintes de desempenho da equipe e colaboração.
  • Incentive Conflito Produtivo sobre ideias, reconhecendo que a ausência de debate é um sinal de 'Harmonia Artificial' que esconde desalinhamentos profundos na organização e decisões ruins.
  • Garanta Responsabilização Mútua permitindo que os membros da equipe se cobrem quanto ao desempenho e aos padrões comportamentais, reduzindo a necessidade de intervenção constante da gestão.
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Key takeaways — How to Win Friends and Influence People

  • Pratique Reconhecimento Radical identificando e reconhecendo as forças sinceras dos membros da sua equipe — essa é a forma mais eficaz de inspirar alto desempenho e lealdade.
  • Domine a Perspectiva Empática, buscando sempre entender os motivos e as necessidades das suas partes interessadas antes de tentar persuadi-las a partir do seu ponto de vista estratégico.
  • Evite Críticas Diretas e, em vez disso, use métodos indiretos para apontar erros, garantindo que você preserve a dignidade da outra pessoa e mantenha um ambiente de trabalho colaborativo.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. If you specifically need liderança, How to Win Friends and Influence People is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People better? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team focuses on gestão de equipes e rh, while How to Win Friends and Influence People focuses on liderança. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People? +

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is shorter (229 pages, ~5.7 hours) compared to How to Win Friends and Influence People (288 pages, ~7.2 hours).

Should I read The Five Dysfunctions of a Team or How to Win Friends and Influence People first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHub.