ABSTRACT
Belbin found the difference between the success and failure for a team depended on behaviour, rather than on factors such as intellect. Belbin described nine roles needed by a team: Implementer, Shaper, Completer/Finisher, Plant, Monitor/Evaluator, Specialist, Coordinator, Team worker and Resource/Investigator. Each of the behaviours associated with each role is essential in getting the team successfully from start to finish. The five stages of group development are: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. Resource/Investigator is able to explore new ideas and possibilities with energy and with others and is a good networker but can lose energy after the initial burst. Coordinator is a respected leader who helps everyone focus on their task but can come across as excessively controlling. Specialist has expert knowledge/skills in key areas and will solve many problems but may be disinterested in all other areas.
