Belbin Meredith (Psychologist)

Meredith Belbin is a British psychologist best known for his research on team dynamics. In the 1970s, he developed the Belbin Team Roles model, which identifies nine distinct roles people take on in teams, such as "Coordinator," "Shaper," and "Plant." Each role has unique strengths and contributions, influencing how teams function and succeed. Belbin's work emphasizes the importance of balancing different roles to enhance team performance, suggesting that effective teamwork arises from understanding and leveraging diverse personalities and abilities within a group. This model is widely used in business and organizational settings for team development and management.