PLANT

Creative &innovative Not Team Oriented Prefer to work Independently

Ideas may be Radical and

Impractical
Should be allowed space to realise this potential whilst controlling their direction to avoid the pursuit of fruitless ideas.

SHAPER
Highly Motivated/Spark Life into a Team Endeavours to Reach Objective by any Means Shows Strong Emotion n Response to Disappointment Suspicious and Impatient
Shapers concern is to reach goals by putting every effort into the process. Tends to be opportunistic.

RESOURCE INVESTIGATOR
Highly Effective at Picking up Ideas and Making them Work They Explore Beyond the Team itself Very Sociable and Friendly Complements PLANT Role

Plant contributes original ideas and the RI contributes information which allow decisions about feasibility and strategy to be made.

MONITOR-EVALUATOR
Intelligent Discerning & Objective Prominent when Crucial Decisions are to be Made Offer Sound Judgement May Show Little Commitment or Enthusiasm

Good in weighing up facts, carefully considering the pros and cons of each option, and finally coming up with a well considered decision.

CO-ORDINATOR
Not Always Intellectually Outstanding Carry Respect of Others Direct the Group Very Enthusiastic & Motivates Others Goal Orientated

Always prepared to sound out opinions of their team members, and places an emphasis on communication with others in preference to a more individual approach to work.

IMPLEMENTER
Good Organizer Well Controlled Emotionally Preference for Orderliness and Routine Pick up Difficult Areas of the Project Others have Failed With Hardworking
Essential complement to the teams innovative enthusiasts. Conscientious and, like the Completer-Finisher is concerned with detail. They are excellent implementers of schemes which others have devised.

COMPLETER FINISHER
Works Consistently Always Aims for Success Refuse to Accept Defeat Very Emotional

Tends to work consistently and aim for success by these means rather going for opportunistic approach with spectacular success in mind.

TEAM WORKER
Good Communicator, Trusting, Sensitive Place Group Objective First Not Critical of Team Members Not a Decision Maker Avert Interpersonal Problems

Allow each member to contribute effectively through good humoured remark, a word of encouragement, or any form of input which is likely to reduce tension

SPECIALIST
Single-minded Self-starting, dedicated Provides knowledge and skills in rare supply. Contributes only on a narrow front. Dwells on technicalities

LEADER
Focusing team on purpose and task. Organizing the group. Encouraging quiet members to speak up. Recognizing and celebrating accomplishments.
A team leader should focus the team on the overall goal and provide resources to help the team reach that goal. The team leader is not in charge and should not place undue influence on the team and its decision making