5 practical take-aways to deal with dysfunctional teams

Yesterday, I watched a pattern unfold in real time.

A problem appeared “low” in the organization, and leadership heard about it only when it was already urgent.

When we explored why, the answer was simple.

Bad news was punished.

Here are 5 practical take-aways you can apply immediately:

• ask for risks before asking for status

• thank the messenger before solving the problem

• separate accountability from blame

• make “team outcomes” visible, not only individual output

• name the goal conflict out loud, early

  
  

What does not work

• “Be more transparent”

• “We need better communication”

  
  

What works

• “When something goes wrong, you get support, not punishment”

• “Team outcomes matter more than personal comfort”

  
  

If you joined the webinar yesterday, thank you for the energy and the honesty.If you missed it, the event page is here: https://www.ericfingerhut.ch/event-details/five-characteristics-of-dysfunctional-teams-2

--👋 Hello! I’m Eric Fingerhut, Executive & Team Coach.I help teams turn clarity, trust, and honest conversations into high performance.

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