Coordinator - Should be best person to co-ordinate group effort; ensure that everyone has a useful role and team works towards common and agreed goal.
Shaper - Should be person best suited to overcome obstacles and opposition; create a sense of urgency and ensure that talk is turned into worthwhile action.
Plant - Should do most problem solving or be responsible for generating new strategies or ideas and proposing solutions to rest of team.
Monitor Evaluator - Should be responsible for ensuring all worthwhile options are considered; needs a key role in planning; an arbiter in event of controversy.
Resource Investigator - Should be responsible for developing outside contacts and exploring new opportunities; needs a chance to conduct negotiations but must report back to group.
Team Worker - Should play a floating role, using versatile qualities to help with features of work that others cannot manage. Should use diplomatic skills to overcome conflict.
Implementer - Should be appointed organiser, responsible for procedures and practical steps to be taken once team reaches significant decisions.
Completer Finisher - Should ensure team’s work meets necessary deadlines and conforms to highest standards. Responsible for ensuring no inaccuracies or errors.
Specialist - Should provide focus on technical issues confronting team; should provide knowledge and techniques in short supply.
Reference: Belbin Team Analysis
