Belbin's New Individual and Team Resilience Reports will be launched on the 10th of November 2026. Resilience is a front of mind issue across the world with rapid technological, economic and social changes underway. These reports help individuals and teams understand how their Belbin strengths can support resilience during periods of challenge, pressure and change. Importantly, the reports do not offer a simplistic 'resilience score', instead, they offer practical guidance o

OUR FUTURE OF TEAMWORK 2027 REPORT TO BE RELEASED ON THE 5TH OF OCTOBER We are releasing our in-depth report on 'The Future of Teamwork 2027' on the 5th of October. It is loaded with our latest research papers and new insights. SELF-AWARENESS INTERGENERATIONAL RESEARCH AI & TEAMWORK REMOTE & HYBRID WORKING TEAM ROLE TRENDS EMAIL US TO RECEIVE ONE VIA EMAIL AS SOON AS THEY ARE RELEASED. Team@Belbin.com.au

How do you define resilience? Is it our capacity to endure? To bounce back from failure? Is it positivity in the face of adversity? All too often, the discourse around resilience focuses on toxic positivity: hanging on, ‘toughing it out’ and being seen to be coping, even if we end up running on pure adrenaline. Or we look internally, assuming that there is some kind of grit and determination we must find deep within ourselves at times of adversity. If we can’t find it within,

When people hear the words team building, they often think immediately of team building activities: challenges, games, problem-solving exercises, retreats, Amazing Races or perhaps an enjoyable day away from the workplace. Real team building goes further than activities alone. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. We often offer these activities to clients in tandem with a Belbin workshop. A well-designed team building activity can create shared experiences, stre

AI and Teamwork: Understanding the impact and navigating change with Belbin We recently conducted a survey investigating the use of AI within HR and L&D contexts. Why? Because we wanted to better understand how the use of AI impacts teamwork, and how views on this are evolving as the use of AI becomes more widespread. We surveyed 250 individuals working in HR, L&D and OD to discover how AI is shaping teamwork. Our conclusion: Not wanting to give too much of the game away, we

Emotional Intelligence is not about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more aware of how your natural strengths affect others, and learning to use those strengths in ways that help both you and your team succeed. With so many people focused on the emergence of AI and the technological changes looming from it, we can't lose our focus on the human element and our own 'human superpowers'. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is often described as the ability to understand and man

June 4th would have marked the 100th birthday of Dr Meredith Belbin, and we acknowledge the legacy that he has left for people, teams and leaders. Whilst we sadly lost Meredith last year, the legacy he leaves behind continues to influence people, teams, leaders, educators, and organisations across the globe. He was a world-renowned researcher, academic and businessman. The founder of modern Team Role theory, his work fundamentally changed how organisations around the world t

The Importance of Human Capabilities in an AI-Driven World This article is adapted from the presentation made at the AITD (Australian Institute of Training and Development) National Conference in Brisbane Australia 2026 by Belbin Australia's Managing Director - Talan Miller. Recent reports from the World Economic Forum, including The Future of Jobs 2025 and Human Advantage 2026, highlight the rapid rise of AI. However, they also emphasize the importance of human capabilities

High-performing teams don’t just happen. They require effort and understanding. At the heart of successful teams are individuals who know themselves and recognize how their behavior impacts others. The Importance of Self-Awareness in Teams Self-awareness is not merely a personal strength; it’s a significant advantage for teams. For those committed to team building and development, self-awareness is essential. The most effective teams consist of people who: 🟢 Understand how t

Teams succeed not only because they assemble the right technical skills, but because individuals understand how their behaviour contributes to, and interacts with, the behaviours of others. Self-awareness is key. Self‑awareness – understanding one’s own tendencies, strengths, pressures and impact – is therefore essential to both personal development and team effectiveness. Yet in many organisational contexts, the pursuit of self‑understanding defaults to the language of pers

We’ve done the research, and the results are somewhat telling. Genuine self-awareness in the workplace is rarer than we'd all like to think. We analysed a comprehensive dataset of more than 78,000 individual Belbin profiles from over 30 different countries, we then set out to better understand how accurately people perceive their own behaviour at work. The answer? Not as accurately as we might hope. Belbin compares an individual’s Self-Perception inventory with detailed feedb

AI is becoming a powerful engine inside modern workplaces, but the human team is essential to help control and use that engine. Belbin helps teams to manage AI. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way that organisations work. From data analysis and automation to predictive decision-making. While the technology is evolving at remarkable speed, one fundamental truth remains unchanged: organisational success still depends on how well people work together. Succes

International Women’s Day 2026. The story of Belbin Team Roles features not one, but two people with the surname Belbin. Ahead of International Women's Day this Sunday, we want to share the inspiring story and achievements of Eunice Belbin, and the part she played in the discovery and development of the Team Role theory, language and framework. Introducing Dr Eunice Belbin:Eunice began her working life as a secretary in London, studying in her spare time. She took a role tea

June 30th 2026 will see the much-loved and long-serving Belbin Interplace 7 system officially retired. After many years of faithful service, Interplace 7 will be switched off permanently June 30th 2026, making way for the fully embedded, enhanced and more powerful Interplace 8 platform. If you are still using the legacy system, we strongly encourage you to make the transition to the latest online version. The latest version, Interplace 8, has been successfully running for

New Updates to the Belbin Online System: Some updates to navigation, shopping and terms of use are now live. Unified Search Bar We've added a new unified search bar to your account, allowing you to find all of your groups, teams and reports in one place. Enhance User Interface We’ve refreshed the layout to provide a cleaner and more intuitive experience. The menu now appears on the left side of the screen This provides more screen space for your groups and invitations Navig

Summary A team social contract is a shared agreement about how members work together, promoting clarity and collaboration. Without explicit agreements, teams often default to unspoken norms that limit trust and performance. Research shows most teams lack accountability , open feedback, and shared focus – key reasons they underperform. High-performing teams define and commit to clear behaviours that support candour, ownership, and growth . Belbin Team Roles help teams u

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