Name That Dysfunction
This dysfunction shows up when team members are unwilling to be vulnerable.
What is Absence of Trust?
Cameras off, silence when feedback is requested.
What is Absence of Trust?
Ask for help, admit mistakes, and assume positive intent.
What is Building Trust?
Checking in with a teammate shows this behavior.
What is care?
Assigning clear owners and due dates.
What is ownership?
Everyone agrees in meetings but raises concerns later via DM.
What is Fear of Conflict?
Meetings end with “Let’s circle back” and no owner.
What is Lack of Commitment?
Invite dissent and encourage respectful debate in meetings.
What is Healthy Conflict?
Letting teammates know what motivates you helps build this.
What is understanding?
Reviewing metrics and discussing actions, not just numbers.
What is results‑driven decision making?
Decisions are made, but no one feels bought in afterward.
What is Lack of Commitment?
Metrics are reviewed but no action items come out of it.
What is Inattention to Results?
Clearly define decisions, owners, and next steps.
What is Commitment?
This describes how you prefer to recharge: alone or with others.
What is introvert or extrovert?
Following up without waiting for another leader to prompt.
What is peer accountability?
Deadlines are missed and no one addresses it directly.
What is Avoidance of Accountability?
Issues are escalated only to leaders, not addressed peer‑to‑peer.
What is Avoidance of Accountability?
Hold peers accountable respectfully and consistently.
What is Accountability?
Being open about capacity helps teams build this.
What is transparency?
Celebrating team wins, not just individual ones.
What is Focus on Results?
Team members focus on individual success rather than team outcomes.
What is Inattention to Results?
Everyone says “Looks good” but nothing changes afterward.
What is Fear of Conflict?
Measure and celebrate shared team goals.
What is Focus on Results?
Giving feedback publicly and respectfully.
What is Building Trust?
Calling out missed commitments with care and clarity.
What is constructive accountability?