Check your understanding: Tuckman and Belbin

Which stage of Tuckman’s model is characterised by conflict and disagreement?

• Forming

• Storming

• Norming

In which stage do team members begin to work effectively together?

• Storming

• Forming

• Performing

What happens during the “Forming” stage?

• The team works at peak performance

• Team members get to know each other

• Conflicts are fully resolved

What is the main idea of Tuckman’s model?

• People have fixed leadership styles

• Teams develop through stages over time

• Leaders are born, not made

In Belbin’s model, what is the focus?

• Leadership styles

• Stages of team development

• Roles people play in a team

Which of the following is a Belbin team role?

• Teamworker

• Director

• Supervisor

Why is balance important in Belbin’s model?

• To reduce workload

• To ensure different strengths are represented

• To make everyone the same

Which Belbin role is most associated with generating new ideas?

• Implementer

• Completer-Finisher

• Plant