Do optimal teams really exist? Too often, they are hindered by the individual team members' human errors in fulfilling their tasks and are no more than an ideal image of collectively achieved performance. Patrick Lencioni identifies in his business fable the five most common behaviors that lead to team failure: 1. Personal gain is prioritized over collective success. 2. Avoiding holding others accountable or responsible. 3. Lack of commitment, resulting in delayed and final decisions. 4. Fear of conflict to maintain harmony at all costs. 5. Lack of trust among team members, coupled with the fear of being attacked and vulnerable. As usual, the story begins with a fable, followed by a summary of the key points. In the fable, the new business...