Title: 5 Dysfunctions of a Company
Author: Leonard Marsden
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 9781669810124
Pages: 70
Genre: Business, Economics
Reviewed by: Lily Amanda

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5 Dysfunctions of a Company is an astute and comprehensive tool by author Leonard Marsden. Building upon years of experience serving in the US Army and working in the corporate world, Marsden analyses the basic functions of a company as he breaks them down to reveal their fundamental purpose in every institution.

Comparing these ethics to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the five: mission statement and values; strategy and organization; leadership; communication; and teamwork; if not deftly handled he says, could bring a company to its knees and possibly its closure. The book is divided into six chapters that are direct and progressive along with powerful anecdotes and situational examples which are highly relatable to the topic at hand. At the end of each chapter, the text provides useful overviews and recaps to bolster the focal point.

The author further carefully examines the importance and examples of companies that lack the five fundamental principles of a successful company and their effects. Concise and easy to follow, 5 Dysfunctions of a Company delivers an anchor for thought that could be used to make groundbreaking decisions. The book’s distinguishing factor is its ability to include the author’s experiences in the army and as a military contractor, and blending this with sufficient amounts of humor along with points to reflect upon.

Compelling and incisive, the text assesses distinctive challenges that face companies along with pertinent issues that may face employees. It does not stop there but also provides useful tips to handle these situations. These are fortified by the book’s sage and empirical tone. Marsden offers unrelenting scrutiny in providing a searing upshot that will probe every manager, executive, and team member to endeavor towards reaching their full potential and attaining maximum profit.

Indeed, 5 Dysfunctions of a Company by Leonard Marsden is bound to be a go-to-book among human resource professionals and team consultants on account of its useful insights on team dynamics and company growth.