A Belbin Team Role Guide to Valentine's...

 

Whether you’re a Valentine’s enthusiast, a sceptic, or somewhere in-between, here’s how each Belbin Team Role might tackle the big day...

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Plant

If the Plant remembers what day it is (a very big “if”), you are in for something wildly creative. Expect a plan so original it borders on impractical. A hot air balloon? A pop‑up picnic on a rooftop? All entirely possible. Booking confirmation, however, is not guaranteed.

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Monitor Evaluator

They may begin with a cost‑benefit analysis of romance and a commentary on the commercial nature of Valentine’s Day. But with a little encouragement, they will book a table anyway. They just will not admit they enjoyed themselves.

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Completer Finisher

Every detail has been checked, rechecked, and possibly laminated. The evening will be perfect right down to the temperature of the water glasses. A little anxious? Maybe. Flawless? Absolutely.

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Teamworker

They’ve taken the time to know your favourites, and have crafted the entire evening around you. Your favourite restaurant, your favourite dessert, the exact seating you love. They will listen attentively to your every word and smile warmly even if they quietly dislike the cuisine.

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Resource Investigator

The Resource Investigator is already working their little black book and negotiation skills. By the end of the day, they will have secured the most sought‑after reservation in town. Or at least convinced you that the place they managed to book is “impossibly exclusive.”

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Co-ordinator

Calm, collected, and not bothered by the small stuff. So what if the flowers are the wrong colour or the candles are slightly crooked? They are focused on the overall experience and making sure no one else panics.

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Specialist

They have done research. So much research. Research so in‑depth it could qualify as an academic paper. They can tell you the history of Valentine’s Day, the origin of every dish on the menu, and the optimal departure time to avoid traffic. You may learn more than you expected.

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Implementer

The Implementer has been ready since December. Taxi scheduled. Reservation confirmed. Contingency plan prepared. They may even send you a well organised itinerary. Whether that is sweet or slightly alarming is up to you.

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Shaper

Reservation? Done. Plans? Executed. Obstacles? Eliminated. A Valentine’s Day with a Shaper is never dull and never behind schedule.