One of the most interesting models of team effectiveness was developed by Patrick Lencioni (2005). According to him, all teams have the potential to be dysfunctional. To improve the functioning of a team, it is critical to understand the type and level of dysfunction. Like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory (1954), there are five levels, and each must be completed to move on to the next one. It's always a very popular topic on the Leadership Development Training we run so here's an overview of what this model is all about. Lencioni's Model Explained There are five potential dysfunctions of a team in Lencioni's model: Dysfunction #1: Absence of Trust This outcome occurs when team members are reluctant to be vulnerable with one another and are unwilling to admit their mistakes, weakness