In Episode #2 Michael Costello speaks with Jo Keeler from Belbin - the world leading experts on team theory and developing high performing teams.  Jo has 18 years experience of working with Belbin - advising companys globally on their teamwork challenges.   Thank-you so much to Jo for her time. She provides an incredible sense of passion for the topic of teamwork whilst treating it with the seriousness that is deserves.  The episode explores the story of Belbin and how the world famous "Belbin Team Roles" were created (you can see a link to the 9 Team Roles that are evident in high performing teams below as well as the resources available).  The discussion explores individuals from the public eye such as Boris Johnson, Gordon Ramsey and J.K Rowling to identify their Team Role (according to Jo) helping bring the framework to life. Focus is also centred on what key skills leaders need to perfect to develop a high performing team as well as how to drive "Psychological Safety" in teams - a term developed as a result of research by Google ("Project Aristotle").  We explore the topic of organisational culture and team roles in relation to the NHS as well as the usual listener's questions (Q: Do Belbin Team Roles Always Play Out As They Should (Question from The Belbinator!") Q: What are the applications of Belbin? Q: Is Belbin still as relevant today as it was in the 1970s? Q: I need help with my football team, what should I do (Charlie, Aged 8)? Belbin Team Roles:  https://www.belbin.com/about/belbin-team-roles/  Belbin Resources:  https://www.belbin.com/resources/session-ideas-handouts/  If you enjoyed the podcast please like and share! If you would like to share your workplace challenges (or would like to be on the podcast) please get in touch at admin@workplaceevolution. You can find out more about Workplace Evolution at: Website: www.workplaceevolution.co.uk    Twiiter:  https://twitter.com/workplaceevol  Michael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcostellooccpsych1/   The Workplace Evolution podcast is brought to you by Workplace Evolution Ltd - The Natural Selection For Workplace Solutions! Michael Costello is the Managing Director of Workplace Evolution and Chartered Business Psychologist based in Lancaster, UK  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jointheevolution/message