GUIDING TEAM SELECTION AND THE USE OF THE BELBIN APPROACH

DS 48: Proceedings DESIGN 2008, the 10th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia

Year: 2008
Editor: Marjanovic D., Storga M., Pavkovic N., Bojcetic N.
Author: Wasiak, J. O.; Newnes, L. B.; Mileham, A. R.; Hicks, B. J.; Outram, G.
Section: Teamwork in design
Page(s): 1113 - 1120

Abstract

A collection of successful individuals does not necessarily make a successful team. A comprehensive review of existing methods for forming teams was undertaken, identifying important aspects to consider. In an experiment following fourteen teams, each member’s Belbin roles, academic profiles, skill disciplines and aspects of their tasks were evaluated against team ability. Findings showed the importance of selecting the correct leader and achieving a balance of roles amongst the team. Evidence that different team profiles could be suited to different tasks was also found. Implications for developing a more holistic team selection model are discussed.

Keywords: Belbin, design team selection

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