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Collectives Quote by Patrick Lencioni

“A functional team must make the collective results of the group more important to each individual than individual members' goals.” quote by Patrick Lencioni
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“A functional team must make the collective results of the group more important to each individual than individual members' goals.”

Patrick Lencioni

About This Quote

Source Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, 2002

A team works best when members value group success over personal goals.

In simple terms: Team over individual goals.

Key Takeaway

Align personal incentives with team outcomes.

Themes

teamwork leadership alignment

Mood

inspirational practical

Type

leadership organizational

When to use this quote

  • project teams
  • organizational change
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

collective responsibility motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you reward collective achievement?
  • What structures support shared goals?
A Different Perspective

Balancing individual ambition with team focus can be challenging.

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