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A team leader notices that team output has stalled even though members get on well and have agreed norms. Tasks are clear, but no one is proposing improvements, and the team lacks anyone who generates new ideas. Using Belbin's team roles, which role is most likely missing?

The missing role is most likely the Plant. In Belbin's model the Plant generates original ideas and creative solutions. The team has clear tasks and good relationships, but nobody proposes improvements, whereas Completer-finishers focus on detail and deadlines and Implementers turn plans into practical action.

  1. APlantCorrect
  2. BCompleter-finisher
  3. CImplementer

Explanation

The Plant is the creative idea generator who solves problems in unconventional ways. A Completer-finisher checks details and meets deadlines, and an Implementer turns plans into practical action. The scenario shows a shortage of new ideas, not of finishing or implementation.

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