Roles of Team Members

The below table lists roles that team members play, the tasks and responsibilities associated with those roles, and personality characteristics of someone who might take on each role. This information was student generated during a class discussion.

Role	Tasks / Responsibilities	Personality Characteristics
Team Leader	Help group reach goals Motivator Participate with group Good communication Manage conflict	Open Conscientious Extraverted Agreeable Confident
Note taker	Good hand writing Take notes Publish / send out minutes in a timely matter	Good listener Organized Able to summarize and clarify
Data Collection / Analyst	Attain information from vital resources Interpret and communicate	Reading comprehension Organized Articulate Patience Analytical
Peacemaker	Look at both sides during conflict Remain neutral Help resolve the conflict	Problem solving skills Good communication Patience See both sides Active listener
Creative Thinker	Think outside the box Get people to see outside the norm See the whole picture	Bold Charismatic Good verbal skills
Participant / Doer	Able to complete assigned tasks (on time) Able to fill in where needed	Adaptable Dependable Capable
Specialist – Special Skills	Knowing what you are doing	Provide unique skills necessary for the task
Socializing	Talkative Keep conversation interesting Give feedback, gather ideas and /or resources Promote / preview team’s purpose and goals	Outgoing Sociable Good listener Energetic Talkative