WHM (11) Flashcards
(29 cards)
Why are the Belbin team roles used?
to facilitate effective team working
What are the 9 Belbin team roles?
Resource Investigator Teamworker Co-ordinator Plant Monitor Evaluator Specialist Shaper Implementer Completer Finisher
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Resource Investigator bring to a team?
inquisitive nature to find ideas to bring back to the team
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Teamworker bring to a team?
Helps the team to gel, using their versatility to identify the work required and complete it on behalf of the team
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Coordinator bring to a team?
focus on the team’s objectives, draw out team members and delegate work appropriately
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Plant bring to a team?
Tends to be highly creative and good at solving problems in unconventional ways
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Monitor Evaluator bring to a team?
Provides a logical eye, making impartial judgements where required and weighs up the team’s options in a dispassionate way
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Specialist bring to a team?
Brings in-depth knowledge of a key area to the team
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Shaper bring to a team?
Provides the necessary drive to ensure that the team keeps moving and does not lose focus or momentum.
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Implementer bring to a team?
Needed to plan a workable strategy and carry it out as efficiently as possible.
According to Belbin’s Theory of team roles, what does a Completer Finisher bring to a team?
Most effectively used at the end of tasks to polish and scrutinise the work for errors, subjecting it to the highest standards of quality control.
Strengths of a Resource Investigator?
Outgoing and enthusiastic
Weaknesses of a Resource Investigator?
Might be over-optimistic
Strengths of a Teamworker?
Co-operative, perceptive and diplomatic
Weaknesses of a Teamworker?
Can be indecisive in crunch situations
Strengths of a Coordinator?
Mature, confident, identifies talent.
Weaknesses of a Coordinator?
Can be seen as manipulative
Strengths of a Plant?
Creative, imaginative, free-thinking
Weaknesses of a Plant?
Might ignore incidentals
Strengths of a Monitor Evaluator?
Sober, strategic and discerning
Weaknesses of a Monitor Evaluator?
Sometimes lacks the drive and ability to inspire others
Strengths of a Specialist?
Single-minded, self-starting and dedicated
Weaknesses of a Specialist?
Tends to contribute on a narrow front
Strengths of a Shaper?
Challenging, dynamic, thrives on pressure
