Chances are, if you’ve served on very many teams, that you’ve served on one that is dysfunctional. It appears to me that we have many to choose from in the organizational world. 
A dysfunctional team in simple terms is one that cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance because of a combination of negative characteristics.
A dysfunctional team in simple terms is one that cannot operate at peak efficiency and performance because of a combination of negative characteristics.
If you have been on a dysfunctional team, then you’ve probably seen one or more of of the common traits found among a dysfunctional team. They do have commonalities.
Here are 7 signs of a dysfunctional team:
Team members don’t talk to each other…as much as they talk about each other…
Problems are never addressed; conflict is avoided…the real issues are continually ignored or excused…
No one takes responsibility…and everyone passes blame…
Communication usually brings more tension than progress…and no one is truly honest with each other…
The mention of change makes everyone nervous…and real progress has to be forced or controlled…
Only the leader gets recognition or can make decisions…and team members never feel valued or appreciated…
There are competing visions, goals or objectives….and it’s every team member for his or herself…
Have you served on a dysfunctional team?
(How many of these can you currently see on your team? If there are at least two or three and I’d say you may need to evaluate the team’s health…)
What other signs would you add to my list?
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