Show Notes
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down Patrick Lencioni’s classic framework, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and apply it to the unique challenges of product teams.
You’ll learn: The five dysfunctions that undermine collaboration: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results How these dysfunctions show up in product teams — from weak discovery to roadmap thrash Practical ways to build trust, encourage healthy debate, and drive accountability Why aligning on collective outcomes matters more than individual heroics How PMs and product leaders can use this framework to diagnose and strengthen their teams
If you’ve ever sensed your team had the talent but kept missing its stride, this episode gives you the tools to spot dysfunction early and create a healthier, higher-performing product team.
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