How TCM Works

Four straightforward steps.

Step 1: Each Team Member Completes an Individual Belbin Report (DIY)

Belbin® Team Role reports are a valuable tool for exploring an individual’s collaborative strengths and weaknesses. The report helps to raise self-awareness and increase personal effectiveness.

To receive a Belbin report, an individual first completes a self-assessment. That person then invites four to six of their colleagues to complete an observer assessment. The results of the self-assessment and observer assessment are compiled into a final report. Each team member will receive their own individual report.

Step 2: A Team Contributions Map is Compiled and Provided

Once all team members have completed their report, a Team Contributions Map will be created and provided to the team. The TCM will enable the team to see, at a glance, how each member rated against all nine of the Belbin Team Roles. It will also allow the team to identify any gaps or surpluses in the Belbin Team Roles.

Step 3: 1-Hour Online Tutorial

With their Belbin report and TCM, team members will review a 1-hour eLearning tutorial. The tutorial will provide key concepts required to best understand and apply their Belbin reports and TCM. It will:

Step 4: Team Seminar

After all team members have completed the eLearning tutorial, a team seminar will occur to help members apply what they have learned. Self-guided discussions will help a team to:

Create a shared understanding of each team member's strengths and weaknesses and how the team is impacted by them
Understand the team's current state, including what is working well and where adjustments need to be made to
Assign tasks based on team members' roles and interests, to increase personal and team effectiveness
Problem-solve how to address issues when they arise and make this approach long-lasting