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Individual, group and team behaviour

3.2 Belbin’s team roles theory

Belbin suggested that, in order for a team to operate
effectively, it needed a balance of nine different roles.

Leader Mature, confident. Good chairperson. Clarifies
(Co-ordinator) goals/delegates well.

Shaper Challenging, dynamic. Thrives on pressure. Promotes
activity.

Plant Creative and thoughtful. Solves problems/generates
ideas.

Monitor- Strategic and discerning. Sees all options/good judge.
evaluator

Team worker Co-operative, perceptive and diplomatic. Listens/averts
friction within the team.

Resource- Outgoing and enthusiastic. Explores opportunities and
investigator develops contacts.

The Implementer or Company Worker is practical,
Implementer reliable and efficient. Turns ideas into action/organises
work to be done.

Completer Conscientious and anxious. Searches out errors and
Finisher omissions. Delivers on time.

Specialist Knowledgeable, self-starting and dedicated. Provides
(expert) knowledge and skills in rare supply.

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