+ creative
+ generates ideas
+ solves difficult problems
− up in the clouds
− ignores practical details
+ extrovert
+ enthusiastic
+ communicative
− loses interest
+ calm
+ self-confident
+ controlled
− manipulative
− offloads own share of work
+ Challenging, dynamic
+ Thrives under pressure
+ Drive and courage to overcome obstacles
− prone to provocation
− offends people's feelings
+ Self-starting
+ Dedicated
+ Provides knowledge & skills in rare supply
− Contributes on only a subset of the problems
− Dwells on technicalities
+ Strategic
+ Sees all options
+ judges accurately, objectively
− Lacks drive
− Doesn't inspire others
− Can be too critical
+ Diplomatic
+ Listens and avoids friction
+ People like to be around a teamworker
− Indecisive when the heat goes up
− Avoids confrontation
+ Practical
+ Reliable
+ Turns ideas into actions
− Inflexible
− Slow to change course, see new possibilities
+ Painstaking
+ Searches out errors
+ Polishes and perfects
− Reluctant to delegate
− Worries about small things
→ belbin.com/belbin-team-roles
→ wikipedia.org/Team Role Inventories
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