{"id":803,"date":"2021-08-24T15:12:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T15:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/?p=803"},"modified":"2024-01-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T00:00:00","slug":"team-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/es\/collaboration\/team-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"Roles de equipo: Explicaci\u00f3n de colaboraci\u00f3n eficaz a trav\u00e9s de tipos y ejemplos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In every professional work team, each member performs a primary function as defined by their job title. But, as we have already established, there\u2019s more to <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/importance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team collaboration<\/a> than all individuals simply performing their primary duties. Aside from their primary functions, all members of collaborative teams assume additional team roles, whether knowingly or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This article will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Identify various team roles,&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Describe their distinctive qualities and purposes, <\/strong>and<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Highlight the importance of achieving the right balance of team roles among collaborators.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Team-Roles_-Effective-Collaboration-Through-Types-and-Examples-cover.png\" alt=\"Team Roles_ Effective Collaboration Through Types and Examples - cover\" class=\"wp-image-13293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Team-Roles_-Effective-Collaboration-Through-Types-and-Examples-cover.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Team-Roles_-Effective-Collaboration-Through-Types-and-Examples-cover-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Team-Roles_-Effective-Collaboration-Through-Types-and-Examples-cover-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Team-Roles_-Effective-Collaboration-Through-Types-and-Examples-cover-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Team-Roles_-Effective-Collaboration-Through-Types-and-Examples-cover-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Team roles are tasks that team members perform to self-manage the team\u2019s activities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">According to English researcher and management consultant Raymond Meredith Belbin, the most performant teams are those with the optimal distribution of 9 team roles divided into 3 groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The 3 categories are thinking roles, action roles, and people roles.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Understanding the individual roles in a group helps assess the overall team structure and identify any weaknesses or pain points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"team-roles-definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Team roles definition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Team roles are tasks and functions that team members perform to self-manage the team\u2019s activities.<\/strong> <strong>They define how team members should interact with one another to facilitate the progress of the team.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From the second half of the 20th century, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2020.566222\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">researchers have begun looking<\/a> into the impact of <strong>individual psychological characteristics of employees<\/strong> on the success of the group as a whole. One of their goals has been differentiating employee strengths to nurture better collaboration.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These inquiries have yielded several different models, theories, and definitions of team roles, but none have been as impactful and influential as the work of English researcher and management consultant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.belbin.com\/about\/dr-meredith-belbin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Raymond Meredith Belbin<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Belbin\u2019s teachings, now most commonly known as the <em>\u201cBelbin Team Inventory\u201d<\/em>, have been rooted in a 10-year research on the performance of a large number of teams. Belbin found that the driver of the highest performances is the right <strong>balance of different behaviors<\/strong> \u2014 i.e. team roles. He has highlighted the importance of understanding and strategically leveraging these roles for effective team performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Belbin, a team role is <em>\u201ca tendency to behave, contribute, and interrelate with others in a particular way.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To better understand the shared characteristics of high-performing teams and how to best implement them, read our article on the subject:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/productive-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defining Traits of Productive Teams<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ensure team productivity \u2014 use Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"belbins-team-roles\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">Belbin\u2019s team roles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Based on his research, Belbin has identified 9 distinct clusters of behavior (the initial number was eight, expanded to nine in a later revision of his research). He translated those clusters into <strong>9 team roles divided into 3 groups<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1360\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Belbins-team-roles.jpg\" alt=\"Belbin\u2019s team roles\" class=\"wp-image-4428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Belbins-team-roles.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Belbins-team-roles-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Belbins-team-roles-904x1024.jpg 904w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Belbins-team-roles-768x870.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Belbins-team-roles-11x12.jpg 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">According to Belbin, the most performant teams are those with the optimal distribution of 9 team roles across their ranks. He has emphasized the significance of aligning individuals with roles that emphasize their strengths to contribute to a harmonious team dynamic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Each role has certain characteristics that are beneficial to the operations of the team. Furthermore, each role possesses certain drawbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The 3 categories that Belbin recognized all depict certain characteristics based on which the team members\u2019 roles are divided:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Thinking roles \u2014 <\/strong>This group of roles provides the innovative, analytical, and expert aspects of the team\u2019s operations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Action roles \u2014 <\/strong>This group of roles in a business team is in charge of the operational, actionable, and task-based aspects of the team\u2019s inner workings, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>People roles \u2014 <\/strong>Team members from this category are largely concerned with various aspects and dynamics of interpersonal relationships within the team and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-plant\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#1 Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">People who assume the role of a plant are <strong>creative thinkers capable of generating new ideas and coming up with outside-the-box solutions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are commonly introverted and inclined towards independent work and tend to have difficulties dealing with criticism. They can also be forgetful and absent-minded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The name of the role stems from the fact that Belbin\u2019s collaborators insisted that he <em>\u201cplants\u201d<\/em> one such participant into every research group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Innovative thinker, generates unconventional ideas<\/td><td>Tendency to disregard incidentals, difficulty in communicating ideas to others<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> In a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/brainstorming-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brainstorming session<\/a> for a new marketing campaign, Brian comes up with a unique and creative idea to use augmented reality, suggesting an innovative way to engage the target audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hold brainstorming sessions over Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-monitor-evaluator\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#2 Monitor-Evaluator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Team members in the role of monitor-evaluator are <strong>logical and impartial thinkers who are good at analyzing and assessing the ideas of others<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are detail-oriented and objective, analytical, and capable of viewing the broader picture. That\u2019s why they can easily account for all options and accurately weigh the pros and cons of any situation. They often may seem cold and detached, overly critical, and they tend to struggle with decision-making.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Analyzes information objectively, offers strategic insights<\/td><td>Tends to be reactionary, rarely initiates action or inspires others<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Maria objectively analyzes the potential risks and returns of each investment project proposal, providing a thorough assessment to guide the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-decision-making-models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decision-making process<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To not come across as overly critical, monitor-evaluators should learn how to properly share feedback for better results. Read our tips on this matter in our article:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-constructive-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Give Constructive Criticism When Working Remotely<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ask for and give feedback over Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-specialist\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#3 Specialist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Specialists are single-mindedly dedicated to their professional area, providing <strong>in-depth expertise for the team<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are committed to applying their specialized knowledge and are passionate about expanding it. This commitment often prevents them from contributing to or even showing interest in anything outside of their immediate scope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They tend to be preoccupied with little details and can overwhelm others with them. The role of specialist was later added to Belbin\u2019s initial 8 group roles, as the original research did not require any specialized knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Provides in-depth knowledge and skills<\/td><td>Limited scope of contributions, over-focus on technicalities<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> David, a programming expert, contributes specialized knowledge in coding and debugging a new application, playing a vital role in the successful development of the software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-1\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Power your team communication and collaboration with Pumble<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">Boost productivity and empower your team with an all-in-one communication app.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-stretch \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-1@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-1.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-shaper\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#4 Shaper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Shapers are <strong>task-oriented team members who continuously challenge others to perform<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are highly driven, motivated, and capable of pushing others to perform and improve. They possess a can-do attitude and are focused on achieving the objectives placed before them. They tend to thrive in high-pressure situations and take pride in overcoming obstacles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Provides direction and drives for results<\/td><td>Tends to be confrontational, their drive can make them seem insensitive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> When faced with a tight deadline, Emma energizes the team, challenges members to step up their efforts, and drives them to their end goal through intense and focused effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-implementer\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#5 Implementer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Implementers are <strong>planners and strategists who take the ideas of the team and turn them into actionable steps<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are efficient and meticulous, highly reliable, and disciplined. They are committed to the work of the team and tend to take on the tasks that others avoid. On the other hand, they tend to be slow to adapt to changing circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Turns ideas into action, plans, and organizes<\/td><td>Often inflexible and unwilling to change their plans<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Mark takes charge of turning a project plan into action, organizing resources, assigning tasks, and ensuring that each step is implemented effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hold planning sessions over Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Adapting to change is a big problem in the workplace, which is why it is important how changes are communicated. To learn more about this topic, read our blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/change-communications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Change Communications: How Best to Communicate Change at the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-completer-finisher\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#6 Completer-Finisher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Team members assuming this role are <strong>detail-oriented perfectionists who detect and correct errors until the results of the collective effort are blemish-free<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are highly conscientious and primarily focused on standards and deadlines. Their perfectionism can be overwhelming to their teammates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ensures precision, identifies errors, and meets deadlines<\/td><td>Prone to worrying excessively, have difficulties delegating tasks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Chris meticulously reviews a crucial document and corrects errors, making sure that the final version is flawless before submission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-coordinator\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#7 Coordinator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Most commonly (but not necessarily), the team role of the coordinator is assumed by a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/leadership-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">formal team leader<\/a>. Coordinators are team members who <strong>always have a birds-eye view of the shared work and make sure that everyone is focused on the objectives<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are good at understanding the strengths and weaknesses of other team members and delegate work fairly and effectively. In essence, they serve as team guides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Guides the team, clarifies goals<\/td><td>May be seen as over-calculated and scheming, can be prone to delegating their own share of work<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Alex takes charge of organizing the company retreat, assigns tasks to team members based on their strengths, and ensures that everyone is on schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <h2 class=\"translation-block text-2xl !mb-4\">Simplify work with Pumble<\/h2>\n        <p class=\"translation-block !text-sm\">A communication app for teams of all kinds. Discuss, share, and collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex space-x-4 translation-block\">\n            <a class=\"rounded-md px-6 py-2 bg-white\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\/remote-work\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-learn\/src\/images\/pumble\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Learn how to become a better leader through effective communication styles that will leave a positive lasting impact on your colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/communication-styles-for-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadership Communication: Skills, Styles, &amp; Tips for Improvement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-team-worker\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#8 Team Worker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Team workers <strong>prioritize the harmony and the interests of the team and serve as the \u201cglue\u201d that brings people together.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are the negotiators on the team \u2014 flexible, cooperative, great at listening and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/team-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resolving conflict<\/a>. They are also willing to identify and handle unpopular tasks that help the collective work move along.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Biggest strengths&nbsp;<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Allowable weakness<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Promotes harmony, ensures cooperation, provides support<\/td><td>Avoids confrontation at all costs, prone to indecision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Claire mediates between two team members who have differing opinions, finding common ground through a collaborative approach to resolve the conflict.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">\ud83c\udf93 <strong>PUMBLE PRO TIP&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Read on about helpful tips on how to enhance productivity and problem solving within your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/collaboration\/fostering-teamwork-and-collaboration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration in the Workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"9-resource-investigator\" class=\"wp-block-heading translation-block\">#9 Resource Investigator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">This type of team member is the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>networker<\/strong><\/a><strong> and mingler of the group<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">They are positive and outgoing, excellent at developing relationships, and inquisitive and knowledgeable about the world outside the group. 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