Patrick Lencioni
Teamwork & Organizational Development
Founder of The Table Group & New York Times Bestselling Author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team & Getting Naked
What You'll Learn
- Why teamwork remains the ultimate competitive advantage, both because it is so powerful and so rare
- How to get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction so that you can dominate any industry, in any market against any competition, at any time
- Uncover the natural human tendencies that derail teams and lead to politics and confusion in so many organizations
- The five causes of organizational and team dysfunction and how to find the solutions that will help your business run smoothly
- Practical tools for overcoming dysfunctions and making teams more functional and cohesive
- Revolutionary new tactics in client services that will establish fierce loyalty to your brand
- A new and radical approach to changing office culture
Bio
Patrick Lencioni is the founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to providing organizations with ideas, products and services that improve teamwork, clarity and employee engagement.
Lencioni’s passion for organizations and teams is reflected in his writing, speaking and consulting. He is the author of several best-selling books with nearly three million copies sold. After eight years in print, his book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, continues to be a weekly fixture on national best-seller lists.
Recently named in Fortune as one of the ‘ten new gurus you should know,’ Lencioni and his work have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, BusinessWeek, Inc. and Harvard Business Review, to name a few.
When Pat is not writing, he consults to CEOs and their executive teams, helping them to become more cohesive within the context of their business strategy. The wide-spread appeal of Lencioni’s leadership models have yielded a diverse base of clients, including a mix of Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, the military, non-profits, universities and churches.
In addition, Pat speaks to thousands of leaders each year at world class organizations and national conferences. Consistently the top rated keynote speaker at major events, Pat shares his models and inspires his audiences through his accessibility, humor and story-telling.
Prior to founding his firm, he worked as a corporate executive for Sybase, Oracle and Bain & Company. He also served on the National Board of Directors for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America.
What people say about Patrick Lencioni
I can honestly say that Pat is the greatest speaker we’ve had the privilege of hearing at Avnet. He entertained us, he inspired us, and he gave us invaluable insight into ourselves and the way we approach our business.
- Roy Vallee , Chairman & CEO, Avnet Inc.
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