How has 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' influenced corporate strategies or business models?

A "toxic workplace" as explained in "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team" refers to an environment that is detrimental to the team's productivity and morale. It is characterized by poor communication, lack of trust, avoidance of accountability, and lack of commitment. In the book, the CEO, Kathryn Petersen, identifies these issues in DecisionTech and takes steps to address them, such as organizing executive retreats. These actions, although initially met with resistance, are necessary to transform the toxic environment into a functional and cohesive team.

Yes, there are many companies that have successfully implemented the practices outlined in 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team'. One such example is the case of DecisionTech, a startup that was mentioned in the book itself. The CEO, Kathryn Petersen, managed to transform a toxic workplace into a functional team by addressing the five dysfunctions. However, specific company names other than DecisionTech are not mentioned in the book. Many companies across various industries have used this model to improve their team dynamics but due to confidentiality agreements, their names are often not disclosed.