The CIO Human Network Book Club

Presented jointly by Cisco and the CIO Association of India, the Book Club is an initiative that aims to deliver to your desk, month after month, the best of management writing and thought leadership, on topics relevant to today's CIO.

The January Book of the Month is 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' by Patrick Lencioni. The book, which is written as a business parable, outlines a clear team-management framework, and takes us through the process of building truly effective and dependable organizations. Throughout the story structure, Lencioni reveals the five dysfunctions which go to the very heart of why teams-even the best ones-often struggle. He outlines a powerful model and actionable steps that can be used to overcome these common hurdles and build a cohesive, effective team.

We hope that the books sent to you from the Book Club will inspire you to share feedback through book reviews and comments. If the books trigger changes in your work life and environment, the Book Club is the forum to share those experiences. Your feedback will also help us choose relevant books for the months ahead - book suggestions are also very welcome.

Book of the Month

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Patrick Lencioni

In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two best-selling books, "The Five Temptations of a CEO" and "The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive," This time, he turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams.

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