Belbin Webinars

Whether you are new to Belbin or looking to refresh your knowledge, come and join one of our webinars.

We cover a myriad of topics - from Belbin theory to managing conflict.

Belbin webinars are free to attend (unless stated otherwise). All webinars are recorded. By signing up to our webinars you are agreeing for us to add your details to our mailing list. You can of course unsubscribe at any time.

Webinar: Effective Communication for Managers and Teams

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw

Effective communication plays a key part in engagement and team performance, and is shown to reduce stress and conflict.

When you ask teams what is needed for success, ‘good communication skills’ is one of the most popular responses.

But 69% of managers say they’re uncomfortable communicating with members of the team, and the situation is bound to be at least as bad the other way around. What’s more, 80% of our time at work is spent communicating in meetings, on the phone and via email.

Join us for this live webinar where Jo Keeler will explore how we can communicate more effectively with each other for better everyday interactions and to improve team performance.

When? Thursday, 17th October 2024 at 2.00pm BST
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Webinar: The top reasons why hiring decisions go wrong (and what you can do instead)

Recruitment is necessary for organisations to function and grow, but it can be difficult. Wrong decisions can be costly for a number of reasons, and can acutely impact an organisations bottom line.

To help avoid wrong decisions being made, we need to understand the reasons that can lead to them.

In this webinar, we will be joined by Campbell Urquhart who will help us to understand why bad recruitment decisions are made, and look at tools and methodologies which can be used to support a more effective hiring process.

If you are responsible for or involved in recruitment in your organisation, then this webinar is one for you.

When? Thursday, 7th November 2024 at 2.00pm GMT
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Webinar: Finding your authentic contribution in the age of AI

An increasingly globalised workforce, emerging technologies, societal and demographic shifts are all impacting workplaces, organisations and their teams. New challenges, as well as opportunities, are being presented as a result.

In this special webinar, we'll be joined by Candice Collier from teamhub in New Zealand as we discuss how we can work alongside tech and not be afraid of it, to harness the opportunities and overcome the challenges.

Candice will explore how Belbin can help, through building empathy and understanding, keeping teams connected to solve problems together and be better at working collaboratively, and ultimately helping teach us how to be better at being human.

Attendees will gain insights into the synergy of technology and humanity, and strategies to foster resilient, adaptable future teams.

When? Thursday, 21st November at 20.00 hours GMT / Friday 22nd Nov at 09.00 hours NZDT
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Previous webinar recordings on YouTube

You can find previous webinar recordings on the Belbin YouTube channel.

Here are a selection of some of our most popular recordings:

Webinar: Belbin Team Roles: Theory and Application

Belbin is taught and used by organisations worldwide. Why?

It is a practical tool for self-development and building high-performing teams. It is based on a decade of research, studying teams to understand why the succeed or fail. And we've been refining and updating it ever since.

Webinar: Using Belbin to form high performing teams

Teams are the critical link between strategy and success.

However, team work is difficult.

During this webinar we will start with the question 'what does a team need?' and look at how using Belbin - the gold standard team tool - can help increase the performance of teams.

Webinar: Belbin remote and hybrid working survey – the results

We’ve been studying virtual and hybrid teams since COVID. We already know that Team Role strengths can impact our attitude and approach to hybrid work.

Join us to discover how productivity and engagement have fared as our relationship to our working practices evolve.

And we’ll present our findings on the broader implications for teams, including onboarding and organisational culture.

Webinar: Brand you (with Belbin)

We all know what we think makes a great leader, manager, team member. We know when we meet them and the impact they have.

What do they have in common? Using your own Belbin Individual report,we will look at how you can use the language of Belbin to help you start the journey of ‘Brand You’.

Webinar: Belbin reports - the intelligence your team needs

Once you have agreed the team objective, and you all know what it is you need to achieve, the next step is to allocate the right work to the right people.

We know that a successful team needs access to all nine Belbin Team Roles, but which of these behaviours does each team member have as a strength? Where can you best use them? Where are their weaknesses? What other talents might they be able to develop for the good of the team?

Webinar: How to tackle burnout with Belbin

During this webinar, we talk about the causes and signs of burnout, how to spot them within patterns of observable behaviour at work, and preventing burnout in teams using the Belbin methodology and reports.

Webinar: Managing Difficult Relationships at Work

Managing difficult working relationships is key to ensuring team success.

Belbin Team Roles can help by providing a common language and framework for understanding individual behaviour and strengths. By identifying individuals' preferred ways of working, Belbin Team Roles can help to reduce misunderstandings and conflicts between team members.

Webinar: How to design and run more effective meetings with Belbin

We know that meetings are an essential communication tool in projects and teamwork.

Meetings keep us informed about progress and enable us to make better decisions. So how can we use Belbin to make meetings better?

Watch the webinar recording to find out.

Webinar: Self-Sabotaging Teams

When teams are under pressure, pack mentality prevails. When collective anxiety becomes intolerable, teams try to counter it with dysfunctional coping mechanisms.

These strategies might offer short-term relief, but they ultimately sabotage group dynamics and performance.

So what happens when this damaging behaviour flies under the radar? How do we identify and address self-sabotage in our teams?

Webinar: Finding Your Authentic Team Leadership Style with Belbin

How you can use your Belbin Individual report to increase your team leadership effectiveness. You don’t have to follow someone else’s style of being an effective leader – you can create your own!
A strategic approach to managing yourself, your team, and your sphere of influence.
A three-part model for leaders: developing your coherence, versatility, and ability to learn.

The webinar also explored along the way: "What makes a good leader?", and "What are your leadership superpowers?".

Webinar: The 5-Step Path to Fostering a Growth Mindset

We know that adopting a growth mindset reaps considerable rewards.

How does shifting the focus from 'individual' to 'team' foster a growth mindset?
How do we create an environment that enables people to own their mistakes and 'fail better'?
How do we combine a strengths-based approach with encouraging people to move outside their comfort zones?

Webinar: 5 ways to reconnect relationships within teams

Identifying a broken team is one thing. Evaluating the individual fractures is where businesses begin to struggle. Where are they going wrong?

Join us to learn 5 ways to get your team talking, appreciating differences and realise that their colleagues are there to help, not hinder.

Webinar: Surprising Factors That Can Make Or Break Your Team

Teams are ever-changing and adapting to the evolutions of the workplace, so it can be overwhelming when deciding how to approach their management.

So, in this webinar, we go back to basics.

Belbin Webinar Series