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Business Basics are AI-generated explanations prepared with access to the complete collection, human-reviewed prior to publication. Short and simple, covering business fundamentals.
Topics Covered
- Behavioural diversity in teams
- Belbin's nine Team Roles
- Benefits of balanced teams
- Applying Belbin to workplace effectiveness
- Implementing Belbin in organisations
Talk Citation
(2025, September 30). Belbin’s team roles [Video file]. In The Business & Management Collection, Henry Stewart Talks. Retrieved September 30, 2025, from https://doi.org/10.69645/UBXD7632.Export Citation (RIS)
Publication History
- Published on September 30, 2025
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When we consider high-performing teams,
it is tempting to focus on
skills or technical expertise.
However, Dr. Meredith Belbin’s research
shows there is
much more to effective
collaboration.
Belbin’s Team Roles framework
highlights that the key to
successful teamwork lies in
the diverse ways people
contribute — not
just what they know,
but how they behave.
Belbin identified
nine distinct roles
people naturally
assume in teams, such
as Resource Investigator
or Coordinator,
based on patterns of
behaviour, not job titles.
Exploring these roles can
transform teamwork
in any sector,
helping harness strengths and
address weaknesses before
they impact results.
Let’s explore the nine
classic Belbin Team Roles,
each representing a distinct
approach to teamwork.
The “Plant” generates ideas
and solves problems,
while the “Monitor Evaluator”
assesses options objectively.
The “Implementer” turns plans into
action, and the “Teamworker”
builds harmony.
The “Shaper” drives progress,
the “Specialist”
provides expertise, and
the “Completer Finisher”
ensures attention to detail.
The “Coordinator” sets
goals and delegates, and
the “Resource Investigator”
brings in outside knowledge.
Belbin’s model notes
most people favour
two or three roles and
may struggle with others.
By recognising these dynamics,
managers can build
balanced teams
and ensure essential
functions are covered.
Belbin’s Team Roles are not
just theoretical constructs;
they offer real benefits
for team performance.
Thoughtfully balanced teams are