The Nine Belbin Team
Roles
Plant
Highly creative and loves to come up with new ideas. They may
sometimes be introverted and prefer to work alone
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Solving difficult problems, • Might ignore details and
innovative thinking. be overly focused on big
ideas.
Resource Investigator
Extroverted and enthusiastic, often exploring opportunities and
developing contacts.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Networking, external • Can be overly optimistic
communication, and and lose interest once
exploring new initial enthusiasm has
opportunities. passed.
Coordinator
Naturally assumes the role of the ‘chairperson’. Shows confidence
in delegating roles and responsibilities.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Recognizing individual • Can be perceived as
strengths, clarifying goals, manipulative and may
and promoting decision- offload their personal work.
makings.
Shaper
Challenges the team to improve and drives it towards objectives.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Dynamic, outgoing, and • Can be confrontational and
has the drive and courage may offend others.
to overcome obstacles.
Monitor Evaluator
Analytical, discerning and judicious. They evaluate all options
before deciding.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Offers a logical eye, • Lacks the drive and ability
making impartial to inspire others.
judgments. • Might be perceived as
overly critical.
Teamworker
The cooperative, perceptive, and diplomatic member of the team.
They help the team stick together and work in harmony.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Listening, building • Can be indecisive in crunch
relationships, and situations and tends to
preventing conflict. avoid confrontation.
Implementer
Turns ideas into actions and organizes work efficiently.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Practical, reliable, • Might be inflexible to
efficient, and has a strong changes and unresponsive
sense of duty. to new ideas.
Completer Finisher
Ensures tasks are completed to the highest standard and pays
attention to details.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Precision, • Can be overly anxious and
conscientiousness, and a reluctant to delegate.
strong urge to deliver on
time.
Specialist
Has specialized knowledge that is needed to get the job done and
commits to their field of expertise.
Strengths Possible
weaknesses
• Provides unique skills and • Can be overly focused on
talents.. their own subject and may
contribute only on that
narrow aspect.