Activity 5
Consider a team that you have either led or have been a part of. Describe the members of the team in relation to Belbins roles * Plant: A, imaginative, unorthodox member of the creative team that solves difficult problems. Although sometimes located far from the other team members, always return to present his brilliant idea. * Resource Investigator: The "Resource Investigator" is the networker for the group. Whatever the needs of the team, the resource investigator is likely to have someone in your address book that can either provide it or know someone else who can provide it. This can be physical, financial or human resources, political support, information or ideas. * Co-ordinator: ensures that all team members are able to contribute to discussions and decisions of the team. Your concern is for justice and equity among team members. * Shaper: A dynamic team-member who loves a challenge and thrives on pressure. This member possesses the drive and courage required to overcome obstacles. * Monitor-Evaluator: A sober, strategic and discerning member, who tries to see all options and judge accurately. This member contributes a measured and dispassionate analysis and, through objectivity, the team committing to the wrong task is stopped. * Team Worker: The "Team Worker" is concerned to ensure that interpersonal relationships within the team are maintained. They are sensitive to atmospheres and may be the first to approach another team member who feels slighted, excluded or otherwise attacked but has not expressed their discomfort * Implementer: The "implementer" is the practical thinker who can create systems and processes that produce what the team wants. Taking a problem and work on how you can practically addressed is its strength * Completer Finisher: The "Completer Finisher" is the detail person within the team. They have a great eye for spotting flaws and gaps and for knowing exactly where the team is in relation to its schedule. schedules, deadlines, and completing tasks; searches out errors * Specialist: Belbin later added a ninth paper, "specialist", which brings the "specialized" knowledge to the team. Single-minded, self-starting, dedicated, provides expertise and unique or rare skills
Resource /investigator might forget to follow up on lead
1: Did you have the recommended mix of roles?
For a team to function effectively, it is essential that the team contains a good mix of these roles. Clearly a team made up entirely of Plants could be enormously creative in terms of ideas generated
2: Was the team heavily weighted with a particular role type? What impact did this have on the team’s effectiveness?
Administrators or organizations build teams to ensure that each of the functions can be performed by a team member is recommended. Some functions are compatible and can be completed by the same person more easily; some are less compatible and likely to be good for people with different behavioural groups. This means that a team does not have to be as much as nine people, but perhaps should be at least three or four
3: Did you have any roles missing? What impact did this have on the team’s effectiveness?
There is no role missing in this team but in case whatever the reason, if people fail to take responsibility, they'll fail in their jobs, they'll fail their teams, and they'll fail to grow as individuals. All of this makes it important to address the issue.
4: What policies and procedures were used for this team to ensure that each person took responsibility for their own tasks?
The famous model Belbin team rules use to ensure each person took responsibilities for their own task.