Belbin® Blog
Career development
Dr Meredith Belbin understands me - my colleagues don't!
by Philip Merry | Belbin Singapore, 14 Sep 2016
Knowing your Team Role strengths is the first step. Understanding how OTHERS see you is critical. Feedback from those that work with you is what makes Belbin such a useful and valuable tool.
Guest posts
Going for Teamwork Gold
by Max Isaac - Belbin North America, 09 Aug 2016
Max Isaac, of Belbin North America, remembers how sailing introduced him to the work of Dr. Meredith Belbin.
Recruitment
Is the Halo still Shiny? (Keeping up Appearances – Part Two!)
by Lisa at Belbin, 12 Jul 2016
During my 1st week here Jo wrote a blog focusing on how long someone can keep up their best behaviour in their new role and she questioned how long it would be before the team here saw the real me?
Management
Managers - are they really that terrible?
by The Belbin Team , 07 Jul 2016
Why are managers getting such a bad rap? Surely there must be something that can be done to help managers manage, rather than write them off?
Guest posts
Can we find a global language for teamwork?
by Talan Miller | Belbin Australia, 25 May 2016
A gem from our Distributors in Australia! "During 25 years of international team development we have found that whilst the scenery and language may change, the people really don’t..."
Belbin team news
Keeping up Appearances
by The Belbin Team, 14 Apr 2016
The Belbin Team practises what it preaches as we take on a new team member and encourage her play to her strengths. Welcome, Lisa!
Seasonal
Will you be my Valentine?
by The Belbin Team, 09 Feb 2016
With Valentine's day just around the corner, here is our Team Role take on the classic: "Roses are red violets are blue...
Management
Do you appreciate your 'sloggers'?
by The Belbin Team, 04 Feb 2016
Jenni Russell commented in The Times (4/1/2016) that bosses don’t notice the strong and silent types. It pays to be one of the office jumper-uppers. So what advice should we give to the 'sloggers'?
Seasonal
New Year, New You! (Mince pie, anyone?)
by The Belbin Team, 04 Jan 2016
How many of us are really pleased to be back in the office, ready to set new challenges for the year ahead? How many of us are sat on the sofa on Sunday evening having a little sob...