Team Roles
Team Roles
Team Roles
Leader
Leads team through problem solving process; provides structure and guidance to allow
maximum participation; influences team decisions equally with other members.
Facilitator
Responsible for team planning; suggests alternative methods and procedures; a coach or
consultant; remains neutral in team decisions; monitors process, not task.
Recorder
Writes down all ideas and material generated during the working meetings.
Encourager
Makes sure everyone on the team gets positive recognition for his or her contributions.
Gatekeeper
Makes sure all members of the team are participating.
Devil’s Advocate
Make sure opposing ideas are brought up and discussed.
Timer
Makes sure the team stays on its time budget for the various tasks.
Resource Holder
Responsible for team resources (handouts, post-it’s, etc.)
As a Team Member:
You are an expert in
other people’s behavior
your feelings
You are not an expert in
your behavior
other people’s feelings