Belbin Style Quiz

{ #''When working on a project with other people...'' [[I am good at making sure all works that needs doing... gets done.|Implementer1]] [[I pick up on details others might miss, especially noticing when something has been missed|Completer Finisher1.]] [[I don't like it when meetings go off-track and stop being productive.|Shaper1]] [[I'm good at coming up with new ideas!|Plant1]] [[I can analyse the suggestions of others objectively, finding both the pros and cons of ideas.|Monitor Evaluator1]] [[I like to find out the latest ideas and developments.|Resource Investigator1]] [[I can effectively organise people.|Co-ordinator1]] [[I'm always ready to pitch in and help, especially when it helps the team overall solve a problem.|Team Worker1]] [[I make sure I have deep knowledge about the subject we're working on.|Specialist1]] <center><img src="C:\Users\jpopplew\OneDrive - Imperial College London\Desktop\Team Roles Twine\Images\conversation.png" alt="stylised icons of two people with long hair with a speech bubble between them" width="400" height="400"></center> }

{ (set: $Im to it +1) <div class="psg">''Implementer Answer'' //Strengths:// - Practical outlook - Reliable and efficient - Can take ideas and turn them into actionable steps - and then do them! //Associated Weaknesses:// - Can sometimes be 'set in their ways' and therefore inflexible - Slow to respond to changes to their devised routine</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $CF to it +1) <div class="psg">''Completer/Finisher Answer'' //Strengths:// - Makes the extra effort to get things as close to perfect as possible - Actively searches out errors to eliminate them - Conscientous attitude - wants to 'get it right' //Associated Weaknesses:// - Gets anxious and falls into impostor syndrome easily - Reluctant to relinquish control or delegate tasks</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $Sh to it +1) <div class="psg">''Shaper Answer'' //Strengths:// - Dynamic attitude - Works well under pressure - Has the drive to overcome obstacles //Associated Weaknesses:// - Easily provoked/potentially short-tempered - May come across as brash or offensive to others</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $Pl to it +1) <div class="psg">''Plant Answer'' //Strengths:// - Creative/imaginative - Free-thinking (can be useful for problem solving where a 'known' fix won't work) - Generates ideas //Associated Weaknesses:// - May ignore incidental details, and therefore be unable to foresee issues - Gets preoccupied and may therefore fail to communicate effectively</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]<center>

{ (set: $ME to it +1) <div class="psg">''Monitor/Evaluator Answer'' //Strengths:// - Tends to think strategically, considering multiple options and potential outcomes - Objective when judging pros and cons of various options - Takes pride in making accurate decisions //Associated Weaknesses:// - May lack the drive to push on and get things moving - Can be overly critical of new ideas</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $RI to it +1) <div class="psg">''Resource Investigator Answer'' //Strengths:// - Good communication skills - Enthusiastic attitude - Naturally inclined towards exploring new opportunities and developing useful contacts //Associated Weaknesses:// - Can be over-optimistic and therefore miss potential issues - Prone to losing interest after the initial burst of enthusiasm</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $Co to it +1) <div class="psg">''Co-ordinator Answer'' //Strengths:// - Confident and able to spot the strengths of others - Good at clarifying goals and preferred outcomes - Uses knowledge of the whole team to deelgate effectively //Associated Weaknesses:// - Can come across as manipulative - Potential to delegate away their own share of work too!</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $TW to it +1) <div class="psg">''Team Worker Answer'' //Strengths:// - Co-operative and tactful - Perceptive of the feelings and opinions of others - Will go out of their way to avert tension between teammates //Associated Weaknesses:// - Avoids confrontation - May struggle to make decisions, especially under a time crunch</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $Sp to it +1) <div class="psg">''Specialist Answer'' //Strengths:// - Self-motivated and dedicated - Willing and able to do deep research into a relevant topic - Provides knowledge and skills that would otherwise be unavailable //Associated Weaknesses:// - May contribute in a niche area only - May focus excessively on relatively small or minor details</div> } <center>[[Go to Question Two |Question Two]]</center>

{ (set: $RI to 0) (set: $Pl to 0) (set: $Sh to 0) (set: $Im to 0) (set: $CF to 0) (set: $ME to 0) (set: $Co to 0) (set: $TW to 0) (set: $Sp to 0) #Team Roles This activity is designed to introduce you to the concept of Belbin Team Roles by presenting four scenarios and asking you to choose one of nine potential approaches for each one. At the end, your 'results' //may// point to a Team Role you chose multiple times, but more likely you will choose a range of different roles, depending on the scenario. There is a link at the end to a resource from the official Belbin team so you can explore the nine roles in more detail. <center><img src="https://jesspopps.neocities.org/images/connections.png" alt="six circles with icons of people inside connected by lines" width=400 height=400></center> <center>[[Try the scenarios|Question One]]!</center> }

{ #''In my day-to-day work...'' [[It's important to me that I have a lot of knowledge about the specific area I'm working on.|Sp2]] [[I prefer to have clear tasks and objectives to work towards.|Im2]] [[I don't hold back from putting my point of view across in meetings.|Sh2]] [[I don't mind who I work with, as long as we're all working towards the same goal with a similar attitude and work ethic.|Co2]] [[I like to follow up on interesting ideas and people I find as I'm working.|RI2]] [[I'm good making arguments against suggestions that don't make a lot of sense.|ME2]] [[I often find patterns where other people might just see disconnected individual items.|Pl2]] [[I genuinely enjoy the feeling of being busy.|CF2]] [[I'm interested in getting to know my peers and colleagues better.|TW]] <center><img src="https://jesspopps.neocities.org/images/desk.png" alt="stylised image of a desk with a PC monitor, a plant and a desk lamp on top" width="400" height="400"></center> }

{At university, we're often given difficult tasks to complete, under a strict time pressure, while working with unfamiliar people. #''When I am in situations like this...'' [[My creativity and imagination can feel constrained by working with other people.|Pl3]] [[I find that my ability to get people to agree with each other is really useful.|TW3]] [[I don't let my feelings get in the way of making decisions.|ME3]] [[I find this quite stressful if the task we need to do is not something I already have a lot of knowledge about.|Sp3]] [[I think it's important to make a structured plan we can all work in.|Im3]] [[I'm comfortable working with lots of different types of people, even if their personalities and goals for the project vary.|Co3]] [[I have no problem making myself unpopular temporarily if it means my opinions and ideas get listened to.|Sh3]] [[It's quite likely I already know someone who has specialist knowledge about the task we need to complete, and I will use that to the team's advantage.|RI3]] [[I work pretty well under pressure - deadlines are motivating!|CF3]] <center><img src="https://jesspopps.neocities.org/images/head%20arrows.png" alt="stylised icon of a head in side profile with a set of arrows inside" width="400" height="400"></center> }

{ Sometimes, you might be asked to pick up a new project at relatively short notice in the workplace. #''Imagine this happens to you now - what do you think your FIRST instincts would be?'' [[I would see if I could find possible ideas for the new project.|RI4]] [[I would want to finish my current work and make it as perfect as possible before starting something new.|CF4]] [[I would analyse any information available about the new project as carefully as possible.|ME4]] [[I would see who else I could pull onto the project to help - I'm comfortable asserting myself in these situations.|Co4]] [[I am quite independent and can come up with creative solutions to problems, so I would use that to my advantage.|Pl4]] [[I have enough self-motivation to start learning the skills required for the new project, so that I can give knowledgeable insight.|Sp4]] [[I would take on a leadership position to make sure progress gets made ASAP.|Sh]] [[I would do my best to offer support and a positive attitude to colleagues and their ideas so they know they have me on side.|TW4]] [[I would struggle with this, especially if I wasn't given clearly defined goals as part of the new project.|Im4]] <center><img src="https://jesspopps.neocities.org/images/paper%20arrows.png" alt="Stylised image of A4 paper with a pen. The paper shows directional arrows." width="400" height="400"></center> }

<center><img src="https://jesspopps.neocities.org/images/tickboxes.png" alt="stylised icon of a to do list with tick boxes written on an A4 sheet of paper" width="400" height="400"</center> { (if: $RI is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''RESOURCE INVESTIGATOR'' team role. //Enthusiastic and chatty, your people skills are valuable! Just watch out for that pesky Shiny New Thing syndrome....//] (elseif: $Pl4 is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''PLANT'' team role. //Your creativity and problem solving skills are incredibly useful - just make sure you don't get so caught up in your imaginative ideas that you forget to actually talk to the rest of your team...//] (elseif: $Sh is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''SHAPER'' team role. //Your ability to thrive under pressure is impressive! Just keep check that your assertive communication style doesn't come across as aggressive instead.//] (elseif: $Im is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the'' IMPLEMENTER'' team role. //Your practical outlook and efficient way of working will win you respect. Just be conscious that sometimes plans change, so you might need to adapt your plans as you go.//] (elseif: $CF is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''COMPLETER/FINISHER'' team role. //Your work is always at a super high standard, which is porbalby because you put in so much effort. Just keep an eye on your anxiety levels - reach out to your teammates if you need support!//] (elseif: $ME is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''MONITOR/EVALUATOR'' team role. //Your ability to analyse a range of options with care and accuracy is really valuable - just be careful you don't become overly-critical!//] (elseif: $Co is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''CO-ORDINATOR ''team role. //You're a confident goal-setter, and you're great at motivating other people! Just make sure you're not relying on that to offload your own work onto others (because eventually, they'll notice...)//] (elseif: $TW is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''TEAM WORKER'' team role. //Your collaborative approach and perceptive understanding of other people make you popular in team environments! Just watch out that your natural aversion to conflict doesn't become avoidance of difficult, but necessary, conversations.//] (elseif: $Sp is > 1) [Your responses to these scenarios align most to the ''SPECIALIST'' team role. //Your dedication and self-motivation mean people are likely to come to you for advice and guidance for your subject knowledge. Just be aware that your single-mindedness can mean you're only participating in a small part of a project's workload unless you can hop into another role when needed.//] (else:) [Your responses were spread widely across the nine types, which isn't really surprising. Most people have more than one Team Role they can take on, depending on the needs of the project.] //As with all personality theories like Belbin, you can use the Team Roles to think about your ''preferences'', but it's incredibly common that people shift their working style and team role depending on their context, and the people they're working with. For example, a whole team full of only Specialists might struggle to get stuff done, until a Co-ordinator or an Implementer swings into action!// } <div class="psg">For more detail, and to find out more about this structure, there's a link below to an official Belbin overview of the strengths and weaknesses of each role.</div> <center>[[Belbin Team Roles Overview]]</center>

(link: "Belbin Team Roles")[(goto-url: 'https://www.belbin.com/media/bafj1cg3/belbin-team-role-descriptions-2022.pdf')