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The Role |
Description |
Initiator | Proposes new ideas, tasks, goals or procedures to solve problems or organize the group |
Info seeker | Asks for relevant facts or information on the problem |
Opinion seeker | Seeks clarification of values and points of view |
Elaborator | Gives examples to clarify |
Coordinator | Shows relationships among suggestions |
Orientor | Relates direction of discussions to original goals |
Evaluator | Questions logic or relative value of suggestions |
Energizer | Attempts to keep the group moving toward an action |
Procedure technician | Tries to keep team on track with materials etc. |
Recorder | Serves as the team memory |
Encourager | Offers praise to other team members |
Hamonizer | Promotes reconciliation and mediation for differences |
Compromiser | Willing to admit errors and modify positions when challenged |
Gate-keeper | Encourages participation and opening communication. |
Standard setter | Expresses standards for the team to achieve |
Observer/commentator | Records aspects of group process and comments |
Follower | Serves as audience and passively accepts ideas |