Team Development

In the past 30 years or so, team working has grown in importance. Until relatively recently, roles at work were well-defined but, with advances in technology and education, employers have begun to place a growing emphasis on versatility, leading to an increasing interest in team working at all levels.

One of the most respected researchers in the field of team development is Dr Meredith Belbin who believes that creating effective teams depends upon getting a number of things right. Individuals within a team have to understand the roles that others play, when and how to let another team member take over and how to compensate for shortcomings.

Susan MacLennan and Amanda Woods in the Staff Training & Development Unit are accredited to deliver Belbin team role training sessions, using Belbin’s e-interplace software to produce in-depth reports to facilitate the training.

Susan MacLennan is also accredited to deliver the Margerison McCann Team Management Profile, used in both team development and in one-to-one coaching sessions. 

Further Information

For more information or to book a session for your team, please contact

• Susan MacLennan  - Training and Development Adviser (T: +44 (0) 1224 27 4461 · E: susan.j.maclennan@abdn.ac.uk) or
• Amanda Woods - Training and Development Adviser (T: +44 (0) 1224 27 3159 · E: a.woods@abdn.ac.uk)