Table 3

IRBS translated from Lencioni's “the five dysfunctions of a team”

Level 0Level 1Level 2
Intangible risksAbsence of trustConceals weakness and mistakes
Hesitates to ask for help or provide constructive feedback
Jumps to conclusions about intentions of others without trying to clarify them
Fails to recognize and tap into others' skills and experiences
Wastes time and energy managing behaviors for effect
Holds grudges
Finds reasons not to engage meaningfully
Fear of conflictHolds ineffective meetings
Creates environments where back-channel politics and personal attacks thrive
Ignores controversial topics critical to team success
Fails to tap into all the opinions and perspectives of team members
Wastes time and energy with posturing and interpersonal risk management
Lack of commitmentCreates ambiguity among the team about direction and priorities
Misses deadlines and opportunities because of excessive analysis and delay
Breeds lack of confidence and fear of failure
Revisits discussions and decisions again and again
Encourages second-guessing and distancing among team members
Avoidance of accountabilityCreates resentment among team members who have different levels of performance
Encourages mediocrity
Misses deadlines and key deliverables
Places undue burden on the leader as the sole source of discipline
Inattention to resultsStagnates/fails to grow
Rarely is proactive
Loses achievement-oriented staff
Encourages individuals to primarily support their group or themselves
Is easily distracted and inwardly focused

Source(s): Authors' own work

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