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<DIV>In a message dated 2/18/2004 8:34:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
masheikh@cogeco.ca writes:</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Arial color=navy size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Esther, if you say a
little more about the context in which you are asking the question, I (and
others) might be in a better position to
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<DIV><STRONG>Well, I have been trained in the use of Kolbe and it has a very
strong application for teams and how they work together through projects and
tasks. It tests for the "doing" rather than the 'thinking" (IQ, skills etc) or
the "feeling" (personality, preferences, values etc.). And building teams that
make sense from the doing point of view is helpful. </STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Kolbe is also set up to be appreciative in its frame - if you
resist in fact finding, there are strengths associated with that such as not
needing as much information before making decisions as well as cutting to the
bottom line. On the other hand those who initiate in fact finding need
to analyze, prioritize and research before making decisions. Both are useful in
a team.</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Belbin seems to be a combination of the doing and the feeling (the
conative and the affective). Belbin also talks about weaknesses as well as
strengths. I have been trying to eliminate the "w" word from my vocabulary!
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<DIV><STRONG></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>I have been certified in the use of Kolbe and find it a very useful
addition to my arsenal of tools (I do a lot of work with 360) and am
increasingly using it with my clients.</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>I haven't used Belbin. But I was really hoping that I could find
someone who had used both tools to help me understand the pros and cons of the
two.</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Regards</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>Esther</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV><STRONG>I have a colleague who </STRONG></DIV>
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