The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, below from author Patrick Lencioni, could easily describe our incompetent ELT. In fact, Lencioni could do a case study on TDC ELT and add another ten dysfunctions for a follow-up book.
Absence of Trust: Team members are unwilling to be vulnerable with one another and are hesitant to admit their mistakes, weaknesses, or needs for help.
Fear of Conflict: Team members are unable to engage in healthy debate about ideas, decisions, or potential conflicts, leading to artificial harmony and lack of productive conversations.
Lack of Commitment: Due to a fear of conflict and lack of clarity or buy-in, team members may not commit to decisions or actions, causing ambiguity and lack of alignment.
Avoidance of Accountability: Without commitment, team members may not hold each other accountable for their behaviors or performance, leading to low standards and lack of follow-through.
Inattention to Results: When individual goals or ego come before team outcomes, the ultimate results suffer. Focusing on individual success over team success can be detrimental to overall performance.