Belbin Team Roles

* 1R Meredith Belbin was a researcher in the dynamics of team work He developed a model of teams and categorised team members into 8 roles: 1Chairman The controller of the team Someone who co-ordinates the resources, maximises their effectiveness within the team and ensures that the objectives of the group are met 2Company Worker Translates the concepts of the group and produces a practical plan for meeting them Is a systematic and efficient executor of plans 3Completer Finisher The one who focuses on areas which need close attention to successfully complete Keeps a feeling of urgency in the team 4Monitor Evaluator A problem analyser who can evaluate ideas and make a balanced decision 5Plant The proposer of new ideas and strategies 6Resource Investigator Handles external contacts for the group 7Shaper Shapes the teams efforts and the way the group works 8Team Worker Supports the other members of the team when difficulties are encountered A good communicator who fosters team spirit A successful team needs most, if not all, of the eight role types
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