Managing People: Team Roles, Theories, and Reflection

Managing People

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................3
2. Literature review-........................................................................................................................3
3. Application of TEAM roles using theories ( use Belbin & Tuckman) in workplace...................3
4.Kolb's Reflection model...............................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION....................................................................................................................................7
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................................................................8
REFERENCES.....................................................................................................................................9
Books & Journal:.............................................................................................................................9
APPENDICIES...................................................................................................................................10

1. INTRODUCTION
Managing people is critical task which is needed to be carried out in most efficient way to
achieve the final output. Team work is defined as collaborative approach of group to accomplish a
desired common goals (Bader, 2019). The company which was chosen was Toyota and teams which
were associated with this were marketing and sales team. This report includes literature review
about team at workplace, company description, models and theories of team Belbin, TUCKMAN'S
stages of team development, application of team roles using specified theories, Kolb's reflection
model and executive summary.
2. Literature review-
Team work is essential part of organisation without which functions or operations cannot be
carried out. The report carries the models and theories which reflects the stages which is
encountered by every individual when team is formed. It is crucial for manager to be aware about
team development. The undertaken report is all about importance of team and how they affects firm
goals and objectives. With help of these two models, it is easier to manage people within the
organisation for successful completion of project (Martin, 2016).
3. Application of TEAM roles using theories ( use Belbin & Tuckman) in workplace
Team roles are important to be analysed so that decision making is done properly. So,
According to Belbin theory there are nine roles which are discussed below-
Bel-bin team role-
Plant- This was the first role of our team in which members were responsible initiating

something new to solve problems. They were to be highly creative in nature .
Monitor- Then in this role, in marketing & sales team it was necessary to be active. So, we
we were required to have proper eye on every single activity and make decisions for the same.
Coordinator- It specifies that, individual in our team were also performing role to support
and coordinate with each other for successful completion of a given task. At our workplace
(Amazon), many other different people were present so this role was keen to be observed.
(Rodesch, 2020).
Resource investigator- In our marketing and sales team, this role too help to achieve result.
As because, RI is one who is liable to arrange all the necessary facilities for smooth running
functioning of team tasks.
Implementer- It is a role which is carried out by individual who implement strategies or
tactics which are adopted in efficient way.
Completer finisher- This is important to be focused because they were the one who make
ensure that all tasks are being done in proper manner. They cross check all the activities and tasks
so that problem do not occur further.
Team worker- They are who were responsible for finishing up the emergency required task.
Because co-operative nature of individual project was completed on time (Basso, 2020).
Shaper- In this, they make assures that team work keeps on working without facing any
problem and does not divert themselves from the core activities.
Specialists- They are to be considered as self starter and confident people who work with
correct details and ways. Moreover, they are carry out the work in perfect way without any errors.
Tuckman's Team development stages