7. Absence of Trust

The first of the Five Dysfunctions of a Team according to Patrick Lencioni's book is an absence of trust.

1. Why is it necessary for a team to trust each other in order to succeed instead of just being able to work well together?
2.  How does having the ability to challenge someone else's opinion relate to trust?
3.  What is the benefit from having debates rather than always agreeing on everything?
4.  In order for a meeting to be productive, why is it important that everyone be engaged and involved, even if it doesn't seem like the issue relates to everyone?
5.  How can a team's debates, challenges, and differences help the team go above and beyond?

Answer each of these questions in relation to a large company you are not a part of first, such as a successful business you know about; then think about how these same questions/suggestions can be used in a team you are currently involved in.

Other questions to ponder:
Why is an absence of trust the first and foundation of dysfunctions in a team?
Do you see an absence of trust in your team?  Why or why not?
How can your team strive towards forming trust?