Task Roles
What is the main purpose of a task role in a group
To help the group accomplish its goal
This negative role involves using humor, jokes, or funny comments that distract the group from its task
What is Joker?
This role encourages group members and provides emotional support when needed
What is Supporter?
This role removes themselves mentally or physically from group activities and only participates when forced
What is a Withdrawer?
A team member who takes notes on the discussion and activities that occur during the group meeting
What is Recorder?
Which task role involves suggesting ideas or possible solutions to the group
What is Initiator/Contributor?
This person frequently talks about their own personal problems and experiences during group disscussions
What is a Self-Confessor?
This role uses humor to reduce frustration and make the group feel more comfortable
What is a Harmonizer?
This person will exhibit negative behaviors such as contradicting ideas, attacking others, competing at the expense of the group, and being outspoken to the point of distraction
What is an aggressor?
Encourages quiet/shy members to speak up while controlling balance in the group
What is Gatekeeper?
What task role involves collecting information that the group needs
What is Information Seeker?
This group member wants attention and validation and may repeatedly look for compliments and reassurance
What is an Insecure Compliment Seeker?
This role may talk privately with a group member who seems upset and ask if they need help
What is a Tension Releaser?
This person will chronically be submissive to the point that it hurts the group progress
What is a Doormat?
Avoids participating or taking responsibility for the group's work
What is Avoider?
What task role involves explaining or organizing information so the group can understand
What is Information Giver?
This person keeps talking over others and rarely gives group members a chance to share their ideas
What is a Monopolizer?
This role can help "break the ice" when group members feel awkward during their first meeting
What is a Social-Emotional Leader?
A role which a person will intentionally or unintentionally keep things from getting done
What is a Blocker?
Supports other members and motivates them to participate
What is Encourager?
Why are task roles important for a group to successfully complete a project
They help the group organize work, exchange info, make decisions, and accomplish its goal.
This person repeatedly points out why the group's ideas will fail instead of helping find solutions
What is a Central Negative?
What is the difference between a tension releaser and a joker
A tension releaser uses humor appropriately to help the group, while a joker uses humor to distract or disrupt
This person will be distractive, engage in horseplay, have a lack of involvement and cynicism towards the group tasks
What is a Playboy/Playgirl?
Tries to control the discussion and talk over members
What is Dominator?