Belbin Team Roles
Purpose
Balance team composition by understanding natural role preferences
How to Use
1. Each team member completes the Belbin questionnaire (paper or online). 2. Score reveals top 2-3 team roles out of the nine (Plant, Resource Investigator, Co-ordinator, Shaper, Monitor Evaluator, Teamworker, Implementer, Completer Finisher, Specialist). 3. Map the team's role profile to identify gaps. 4. Debrief: what roles are overrepresented? Which are missing? 5. Agree how to compensate for gaps -- developing behaviours or assigning tasks intentionally.
Created by Meredith Belbin
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |