Team Roles at Work

Abstract

Belbin’s renowned Team Role theory is a familiar concept for managersand management trainers across the world. Following on from the best-selling Management Teams: Why theysucceed or fail, this second edition of Team Roles at Work provides usefulinsights into how to apply the theory in everyday work situations. This book explores the impact of Team Roles from interpersonalchemistry and managing difficult relationships, to cultivating effectiveleaders and shaping organizations. Now fully updated, this second edition has new practical examplesand summaries bringing this book up to date 17 years after itsoriginal publication. Drawing from Belbin’s own practical experienceit answers the queries that have arisen during those years. Furtherinformation accompanies the book on the Belbin website,www.belbin.com/books/books.htm including a free, downloadable,full-page summary of Team Roles with their icons, descriptions,strengths and allowable weaknesses. Team Roles at Work is the best-selling, second book written byMeredith Belbin, designed for any manager who wants to understandthe practical application of Team Role theory. R. Meredith Belbin was formerly Chairman of the Industrial TrainingResearch Unit. A founder Member of Belbin Associates, he is also VisitingProfessor and Honorary Fellow of Henley Management College. RELATED TITLESBelbin, Management Teams: Why they succeed or fail, 3e, ISBN: 978-1-85617-8075

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