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.”
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.
Align personal incentives with team outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- project teams
- organizational change
- performance reviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reward collective achievement?
- What structures support shared goals?
Balancing individual ambition with team focus can be challenging.