In the blog last week , we evaluated the issue of team roles based on the Belbin theory. This week we are going to explore why universities in the English-speaking nations prioritise student engagement in a variety of team-based learning challenges. The value of developing teamwork skills From the perspective of the educators, the specific learning outcomes arising from the development of teamworking skills at university are typically expressed as follows: To learn essential

In the blog last week , we examined the challenge of developing matrix team leaders. This week we shall explore the importance of team role behaviour based on the Belbin theory that is widely implemented in numerous organisations in diverse cross-cultural contexts. Understanding the Belbin team model Belbin developed his team role theory based on research at Henley Management Centre in the UK. He identified that successful teams are composed of people with a diverse mix of be

In the blog last week , we explored the key stages in the development of teams. This week we shall examine the most challenging step of training several individuals in the complex skills required to effectively lead a matrix team. According to recent research, for example by Global Integration , a specialist training provider, 90 percent of the FTSE 50 and Fortune 50 companies operate in a matrix structure. This style is structure where teams work across functions and member

In the blog last week , we evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of working in either groups or teams. This week we will explore the key stages in the development of teams. While working effectively in a group requires the constant guidance of competent management, teams need to be developed through a challenging process that is based on five stages. Moreover, experienced trainers are fully aware that the successful transformation from a group to a team style is never gu