Team Roles (Belbin)

Belbin's Team Roles identify eight different roles people play within a team, enhancing collaboration and effectiveness. These roles are categorized into three groups: action-oriented (e.g., Shaper, Implementer), people-oriented (e.g., Coordinator, Team Worker), and knowledge-oriented (e.g., Plant, Monitor-Evaluator). Each role contributes unique strengths, such as generating ideas, organizing tasks, or analyzing information. Understanding these roles helps teams balance skills and personalities, improving communication and productivity. By recognizing individual preferences and strengths, teams can optimize performance and achieve their goals more effectively.