Belbin Team Roles: Strengths & Weaknesses

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Which Belbin Team Role is MOST likely to struggle with delegating tasks?

  • Completer Finisher (correct)
  • Teamworker
  • Coordinator
  • Implementer

A Plant is likely to excel in situations requiring strict adherence to established protocols and procedures.

False (B)

Which Belbin role is MOST likely to be counter-productive during the initial stage of a project due to their critical nature?

Monitor Evaluator

A ____________ is MOST likely to derail a project with interpersonal conflict due to their provocative nature.

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Match each Belbin Team Role with the most appropriate weakness.

<p>Resource Investigator = Might be over-optimistic, and can lose interest once the initial enthusiasm has passed. Implementer = Can be a bit inflexible and slow to respond to new possibilities. Plant = Might ignore incidentals, and may be too pre-occupied to communicate effectively. Teamworker = Can be indecisive in crunch situations and tends to avoid confrontation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A project team requires someone to ensure all aspects of the project are thoroughly checked for errors and polished before the deadline. Which Belbin role is MOST suited for this requirement?

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A Coordinator is likely to thrive in a chaotic environment where quick, on-the-spot decisions are needed without consulting others.

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Which Belbin role is MOST likely to struggle in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment due to their preference for methodical and well-organized approaches?

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A project team needs a member who can provide specialized knowledge and skills in a specific area, but they must also be able to see the bigger picture and integrate their expertise with the overall project goals. The Belbin role that BEST fits this description is the ___________.

<p>Specialist</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a negotiation scenario, which Belbin Team Role is MOST likely to be perceived as manipulative due to their focus on clarifying goals and delegating tasks?

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Flashcards

Resource Investigator

An outgoing team member who explores opportunities and builds contacts.

Teamworker

A cooperative member who listens and prevents friction in the team.

Co-ordinator

A confident team member who clarifies goals and delegates tasks effectively.

Plant

A creative individual who generates ideas and solves problems.

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Monitor Evaluator

A strategic member who evaluates options and judges accurately.

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Specialist

A dedicated and knowledgeable member focusing on specific skills.

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Shaper

A dynamic team member who thrives under pressure and drives change.

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Implementer

A practical individual who transforms ideas into actionable tasks.

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Completer Finisher

A meticulous member focused on perfection, finding errors, and polishing work.

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