Table 1
Team roles (adapted from Belbin 2 )
| Chairman | An individual who can coordinate the efforts of the team, recognising each members skills and guide them towards a realistic goal. |
| Shaper | Someone who influences more directly the thoughts and decisions of the group. |
| Creative | The person who comes up with ideas but who may not understand the practicalities of their implementation. |
| Monitor/evaluator | Someone who can objectively analyse the issues being addressed by the group. |
| Company worker | Looks at how to implement the group's plans in to the work place. |
| Team worker | Keeps the team together by recognising and addressing its needs as well as supporting individuals. |
| Resource investigator | This person acquires the resources that are required for the group and its plans. |
| Completer/finisher | Someone who ensures that the goal is achieved on time and to an acceptable standard. |
