Sabre and Belbin Australia MD Talan Miller been selected as a speaker at the AITD (Australian Institute of Training and Development) National Conference 2026, to be held in Brisbane from 13–15 May. His presentation will explore current research and emerging insights into the evolving landscape of teamwork and leadership in the Age of AI, focusing on how teams, leaders and organisations are adapting to new human–technology interfaces. Australia’s Premier L&D Event: AITD 2026 w

In a business world saturated with fast, colourful personality models and surface-level typologies and reports, Belbin continues to stand apart as one of the most thoroughly researched and practically grounded frameworks for understanding how teams actually function. Belbin’s reputation has been hard-earned, not manufactured. Its credibility comes from disciplined research and data, intellectual rigour, and an uncompromising focus on real workplace performance rather than abs

One of the most powerful and often misunderstood premises behind the Belbin Model and its reports is this: while human behaviour is effectively infinite, the behaviours that genuinely contribute to effective teamwork are not. In the workplace, people can express themselves in countless ways. But when teams are under pressure to deliver real-world outcomes, only a finite set of behaviours consistently add value. Belbin’s research, developed over decades of observation and data

Hybrid work is here to stay. But Belbin’s latest research reveals a critical truth: performance in hybrid teams depends less on policies and platforms, and more on behavioural balance. Our global study found that different teams and individuals experience hybrid working very differently. Some thrive on autonomy and focus, while others draw energy from real-time interaction and informal collaboration. When these behavioural needs go unrecognised, distance is magnified. Communi

A Belbin Team Role Guide to New Year's Resolutions We’d like to share a light-hearted perspective on New Year’s Resolutions through the lens of Belbin Team Roles. Enjoy! 🪴 Plant: This year, I will try not to take it too personally when the team rejects my amazing ideas. It’s their loss. ⚖️ Monitor Evaluator: I will try not to be overly critical this year – but I think you’ll find it was the right decision. 📖 Specialist: This year, I will check that the rest of the team are

January is a great time for a Belbin team reset that can help to harness the positive feelings of a new calendar year. The start of a new calendar year represents a powerful psychological reset for teams. People are often open to reflection, change, and recommitment when those January “fresh start” sentiments are often present. Harnessing this moment deliberately rather than letting it pass with vague resolutions can help set the tone for a more focused, productive, and resil

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