The Ideal Team Player

Implications and Applications

• Patrick Lencioni's book «The Ideal Team Player» is applied in practice to enhance teamwork within organizations. It offers a model based on three virtues: humility, hunger, and people smarts, which help identify and develop ideal team players. These principles are used in the hiring process to select candidates who are best suited for team work. Leaders apply these virtues to assess and develop existing employees, contributing to the creation of a more cohesive and effective team. The book is also used for conducting training and workshops aimed at developing team skills and improving employee interaction.