The Belbin Self-Perception Inventory

Name: ___________________________ Date: _____________________

Directions: For each section distribute a total of ten points among the sentences
which you think most accurately describe your behaviour.
Distribute your ten points among a maximum of three of the sentences.
Enter the points in the Score sheet provided.

SECTION I WHAT I BELIEVE I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A TEAM

Item
Number Score
I think I can quickly see and take advantage of new
10
opportunities
My comments on both general and specific points are well
11
received
12 I can work well with a very wide range of people
13 Producing ideas is one of my natural assets
My ability rests in being able to draw people out whenever I
14 detect they have something of value to contribute to group
objectives
15 I can be relied upon to finish any task I undertake
My technical knowledge and experience is usually my major
16
asset
I am prepared to be blunt and outspoken in the cause of making
17
the right things happen
I can usually tell whether a plan or idea will fit a particular
18
situation
I can offer a reasoned and unbiased case for alternative
19
courses of action

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SECTION II IF I HAVE A POSSIBLE SHORTCOMING IN TEAM WORK, IT
COULD BE THAT:
Item
Number Score
I am not at ease unless meetings are well structured and
20
controlled and generally well conducted
I am inclined to be too generous towards others who have a
21
valid viewpoint that has not been given a proper airing
I am reluctant to contribute unless the subject deals with an
22
area I know well
I have a tendency to talk a lot once the group gets on to a
23
new topic
I am inclined to undervalue the importance of my own
24
contributions.
My objective outlook makes it difficult for me to join in
25
readily and enthusiastically with colleagues
I am sometimes seen as forceful and authoritarian when
26
dealing with important issues
I find it difficult to lead from the front, perhaps because I am
27
over-responsive to group atmosphere
I am apt to get too caught up in ideas that occur to me and
28
so lose track of what is happening
I am reluctant to express my opinions on proposals or plans
29
that are incomplete or insufficiently detailed

SECTION III WHEN INVOLVED IN A PROJECT WITH OTHER PEOPLE:

Item
Number Score
I have an aptitude for influencing people without
30
pressurising them
I am generally effective in preventing careless mistakes or
31
omissions from spoiling the success of an operation
I like to pres for action to make sure that the meeting does
32
not waste time or lose sight of the main objective
33 I can be counted on to contribute something original
I am always read to back a good suggestion in the common
34
interest
35 One can be sure I will just be my natural self
I am quick to see the possibilities in new ideas and
36
developments
37 I try to maintain my sense of professionalism
I believe my capacity for judgement can help to bring about
38
the right decisions
I can be relied on to bring an organised approach to the
39
demands of the job

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SECTION IV MY CHARACTERISTIC APPROACH TO GROUP WORK IS
THAT:
Item
Number Score
40 I maintain a quiet interest in getting to know colleagues better
41 I contribute where I know what I am talking about
I am not reluctant to challenge the view of others or to hold a
42
minority view myself
I can usually find a line of argument to refute unsound
43
propositions
I think I have a talent for making things work once a plan has
44
to be put into operation
I prefer to avoid the obvious and to open up lines that have not
45
been explored
46 I bring a touch of perfectionism to any job I undertake
I like to be the one to make contacts outside the group or the
47
firm
48 I enjoy the social side of working relationships
While I am interested in hearing all views I have no hesitation
49
in making up my mind once a decision has to be made.

SECTION V I GAIN SATISFACTION IN A JOB BECAUSE:

Item
Number Score
I enjoy analysing situations and weighing up all the possible
50
choices
51 I am interested in finding practical solutions to problems
52 I like to feel I am fostering good working relationships
53 I can have a strong influence on decisions
54 I have a chance of meeting new people with different ideas
55 I can get people to agree on priorities and objectives
56 I feel in my element where I can give a task my full attention
57 I can find an opportunity to stretch my imagination
I feel that I am using my special qualifications and training to
58
advantage
59 I usually find a job gives me the chance to express myself

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SECTION VI IF I AM SUDDENLY GIVEN A DIFFICULT TASK WITH LIMITED
TIME AND UNFAMILIAR PEOPLE:
Item
Number Score
60 I usually succeed in spite of the circumstances
I like to read up as much as I conveniently can on the
61
subject
I would feel like devising a solution of my own and then
62
trying to sell it to the group
I would be ready to work with the person who showed the
63
most positive approach
I would find some way of reducing the size of the task by
64
establishing how different individuals can best contribute
My natural sense of urgency would help to ensure that we
65
did not fall behind schedule
I believe I would keep cool and maintain my capacity to
66
think straight
In spite of conflicting pressures I would press ahead with
67
whatever needed to be done
68 I would take the lead if the group was making no progress
I would open discussions with a view to stimulating new
69
thoughts and getting something moving

SECTION VII WITH REFERENCE TO THE PROBLEMS I EXPERIENCE WHEN

WORKING IN GROUPS:
Item
Number Score
70 I am apt to over-react when people hold up progress
71 Some people criticise me for being too analytical
My desire to check that we get the important details right
72
are not always welcome
I tend to show boredom unless I am actively engaged with
73
stimulating people
74 I find it difficult to get started unless the goals are clear
I am sometimes poor at putting across complex points that
75
occur to me
I am conscious of demanding from others the things I
76
cannot do myself
I find others do not give me enough opportunity to say all I
77
want to say
I am inclined to feel I am wasting my time and would do
78
better on my own
I hesitate to express my personal views in front of difficult or
79
powerful people

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The Team Role Self-Perception Inventory

If you wish to analyse your own Belbin team role, complete this summary sheet.

Please transfer your points from the seven Sections to this score sheet. Please note
that the total for each Section must equal 10 points.

CO-
SECTION SH PL RI ME IMP TW CF SP NR
OR
I (17)__ (14)__ (13)__ (10)__ (19)__ (18)__ (12)__ (15)__ (16)__ (11)__

II (26)__ (21)__ (28)__ (23)__ (25)__ (20)__ (27)__ (29)__ (22)__ (24)__

III (32)__ (30)__ (33)__ (36)__ (38)__ (39)__ (34)__ (31)__ (37)__ (35)__

IV (42)__ (49)__ (45)__ (47)__ (43)__ (44)__ (40)__ (46)__ (41)__ (48)__

V (53)__ (55)__ (57)__ (54)__ (50)__ (51)__ (52)__ (56)__ (58)__ (59)__

VI (68)__ (64)__ (62)__ (69)__ (66)__ (67)__ (63)__ (65)__ (61)__ (60)__

VII (70)__ (76)__ (75)__ (73)__ (71)__ (74)__ (79)__ (72)__ (78)__ (77)__
GRAND
TOTALS

N.B. Scores over 12 are significant and are generally preferred team roles.

Key: SH Shaper
CO_OR Co-ordinator
PL Plant
RI Resource Investigator
ME Monitor Evaluator
IMP Implementor
TW Team Work
CF Completor Finisher
SP Specialist
NR Not Relevant Score

Source: R.M. Belbin

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