Questions for Discussion

Question 1 Part 2 & 3: 2019

I. Dr Meredith Belbin studied teamwork for many years, and he famously observed
that people in teams tend to assume different "team roles." He defined a team role
as "a tendency to behave, contribute and interrelate with others in a particular
way" and named nine such team roles that underlie team success.
a. What are the three groups according to Dr. Belbin the above roles can be
categorized?
[3 marks]

b. Select one such group and describe three team roles that come under that
group.
[6 marks]

II. Describe the importance of “Reflective Practice” to a successful professional career.

[4 marks]

Other Questions:
I. Describe any of your teamwork experience with reference to Tuckman’s team
development stages.
[8 marks)
II. Describe the importance of “Role Clarity”. Explain issues that can be surface in
the absence of role clarity.
[4 marks]