Belbin Team roles
The success of a team often depends on the dynamics of the way the individuals in a team work together. Each us takes on different roles in different teams: Belbin team roles describe the patterns of behaviour we exhibit when working in a team.
Action-oriented roles
Shaper Challenging, dynamic, thrives on pressure. The drive and courage to overcome obstacles.
Implementer Disciplined, reliable, conservative and efficient. Turns ideas into practical actions.
Completer Finisher Painstaking, conscientious, anxious. Searches out errors and omissions. Delivers on time.
People-oriented roles
Co-ordinator Mature, confident, a good chairperson. Clarifies goals, promotes decision-making, delegates well.
Teamworker Co-operative, mild, perceptive and diplomatic. Listens, builds, averts friction.
Resource Investigator Extrovert, enthusiastic, communicative. Explores opportunities. Develops contacts.
Cerebral roles
Plant Creative, imaginative, unorthodox. Solves difficult problems.
Monitor Evaluator Sober, strategic and discerning. Sees all options. Judges accurately.
Specialist Single-minded, self-starting, dedicated. Provides knowledge and skills in rare supply.
