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Our skills library is full of useful information. You can search for keywords in the boxes below, and even filter what kind of medium you like while learning. Are you interested in one topic in particular? Visit our guided learnings about teamwork, presenting and writing. You can always check out the upcoming workshops to see if the skill you want to improve is available this quarter.

Belbin team roles

Background information on the Belbin team roles.

Belbin team roles specifications
Detailed descriptions are given of the eight team roles of Belbin.
Blog Bart van Campenhout: Reviewing the first TU/e SkillsLab Teamwork session
In this blog Bart van Campenhout writes about the TU/e SkillsLab teamwork skills session he participated in.
Goodbye Blog Ashly Berghuizen: I opened my mail
Ashly has decided to move on to another student assistant job. We are very sorry to let her go, but we are happy she chose to continue her personal development in this way. We hope her goodbye blog will inspire you all to do the same and maybe to apply for a job within the TU/e SkillsLab team ;)
Group roles: maximizing group performance
This guide describes four fundamental roles to consider: leader/facilitator, arbitrator/monitor, notetaker/time keeper, and devil’s advocate.
Guided Learning: Collaboration

Collaboration is more than simply working together. If you want to say that you have mastered the skill of collaboration, you will have to be able to positively influence the team atmosphere and to make teamwork enjoyable for every team member. If you want to further develop or master this skill, please use this topic guide.

Guided Learning: Different roles (Belbin)

Within a team you will always have to work with different types of personalities. It is very useful to know in advance what types of personalities and team roles there are, and which role applies to you or your teammates. If you are not aware yet of the possible roles that exist or what your own natural role normally is, then please read this guide.

MBTI personality test

This self assessment can be used to gain insight into your personality.

Planning and structuring effective meetings
This page explores how good preparation and an effective chairperson may contribute to the success of a meeting by giving a sense of direction or purpose.
Team roles test
This self assessment can be used to gain insight into your role within a team.