Breakfast Series: Stronger Teams, Stronger Mission: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Networking: 8:30am - 9am

Program: 9am - 11am

Building Healthier Nonprofit Teams: An Introduction to the Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Description:

Nonprofit leaders depend on strong, healthy teams to deliver on their mission, but even talented teams can struggle with trust, conflict, accountability, and alignment. This introductory workshop explores Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team and provides a practical framework for understanding what keeps teams from working effectively.

Participants will learn how the five dysfunctions build on one another, recognize where their own teams may be getting stuck, and identify practical steps they can take to strengthen trust, encourage productive conflict, increase commitment, build accountability, and stay focused on results.

Designed for nonprofit executives, managers, and emerging leaders, this session provides a simple and practical starting point for building a healthier, more cohesive leadership team.

Sponsored by:

Speaker: LaVal Brewer, President & CEO at South County Outreach

LaVal is a proven nonprofit executive experienced in operations and revenue development. He is focused on helping nonprofits and religious organizations engage and involve participants of their local community. LaVal’s understanding of nonprofit operations, program and revenue development, fundraising, volunteer development and community engagement help make him a natural connector and relationship builder.

Cancellation policy: We require notice of cancellation at least two full working days in advance of the class date. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or late cancellations. All registrants are encouraged to send an alternate if unable to attend.

LACDAC grantees who register and do not attend will be invoiced directly for the full cost of the course. Per our contract with LACDAC, we are required to notify LACDAC of any grantees who register and do not attend; Those who miss a session cannot register to attend any future TNP sessions until payment is received.

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