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Meredith Belbin - do managers manage?
Are todays managers really managing? Dr Meredith Belbin believes there are significant areas of their role which theyre failing to fulfil. Coaching Connects Liz Scott, went to meet him in Cambridge.
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Belbin and Managers
The Belbin team role system is widely used to help develop and support teams in organisations. It was devised by Dr Meredith Belbin in the 1970s and its used all over the world to great acclaim. However its not just teams that hes interested in. Meredith Belbin is now turning his attention to managers. He doesnt believe theyre fulfilling their basic role.
Do managers manage?
Meredith Belbin says the first question to ask is, Do managers manage? Managers are often very accomplished when it comes to the areas covered through MBAs. However what about one of their crucial roles? What about creating jobs and appointing people? Dr Belbin says this is an area that is essential for managers. However, it has been absorbed as an HR function, which Meredith Belbin thinks is wrong.
The demise of HR
In the recession many HR roles are being shed in an effort to save money. Its likely that as this happens managers will have to take up more responsibilities. Dr Belbin says this isnt necessarily a bad thing as managers will have to take up some tasks that in recent years theyve been avoiding.
The role of managers
Id be interested to hear the views of those of you in HR. As a coach Im curious to hear other view points. Do you agree with Meredith Belbin around the role of the manager?
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