The Belbin Completer Finisher Work Style
The Completer Finisher work style is Action oriented aligned with a great capacity for follow-through and fastidious attention to detail. If there is a need for quality control in your business then the Completer Finisher will be a crucial member of the organization.
Whereas the Implementer gets the task done, the Completer Finisher perfects and polishes, so much so that the task may not be completed on time!
The Completer Finisher is an anxious introvert, calm on the outside but a real “worry wart” on the inside. Their motivation comes from within themselves and is self – sustaining. No need for monetary inducements here!
The “allowable weakness” for this role is the reluctance to delegate – however this is “allowable” given the fact that anyone intent on ensuring that a task or project is absolutely flawless will not be happy in passing it on to others.
A “non-allowable weakness” is obsessive behavior as this can affect the group atmosphere, lower morale and lose the support of colleagues when it really matters.
The “do” and “don’t” in dealing with a Completer Finisher….
Importantly in communicating with the individual it is essential to make clear the nature of the priorities and the deadlines of any work, as the Completer Finisher will not “push back’ and will attempt to cover EVERY aspect of what is required. In addition, it is important not to overload them or set unrealistic timelines as their anxious behavior could cause them to fall victim to stress.
Crucially, the business will experience errors if there is no Completer Finisher present.
Who is the Completer Finisher in your business?
