

One person comes up with creative ideas, another person with decisiveness, the next person asks critical questions, and yet another person provides connection and fun. In this way, team members complement each other well, everyone is empowered, and all aspects of the work are covered.

Belbin in OrganizationsĪccording to Belbin, a team functions optimally when all roles in a team are represented. The Belbin test is not a personality test but a behavioral test. An optimal team, therefore, does not have to consist of at least nine people, sometimes all roles are covered by four people. Usually, people score high on two or three roles. Weakness: loner, difficulty with teamwork and creative solutions.īased on Belbin's theory, a test was developed that maps out in which role(s) someone scores high.Strength: professional, substantive and dedicated.Weakness: does not make decisions, is aloof.Strength: thoughtful, analytical, critical helicopter view.Weakness: soloist, dreamer, unrealistic, little decisive.Strength: innovative thinker, comes up with original solutions.

