Role+Descriptions

Group Process Roles
These roles are not intended to be prescriptive. However, groups can waste a lot of time not dealing with the functions that are inherent in their tasks. Failure to do so often results in an inequitable distribution of "work" across members of a group. These roles are intended to minimize inequitable levels of individual responsibility and attention to task.

Facilitator 1. Frames the "issue" for the group. 2. Makes sure everyone understands the task. 3. Helps to encourage everyone's participation. 4. corrals wayward conversations

Recorder 1. Pays attention to the discussion in terms of levels of importance. 2. Records details group deems important. 3. Enters information on wiki if called for.

Reporter 1. Summarizes discussions. 2. Checks group for additional commentary.