Initiator Guides the team in setting appropriate objectives and goals Leads the team in deciding approach and execution strategies Ensures that all members participate and are treated with respect Ensures that goals take precedence over problems / conflicts Keeps the team on task and on time to meet deadlines
Recorder Clarifies ideas to eliminate vagueness and imprecision Summarizes ideas and synthesizes team discussion Clearly documents group activities / decisions Assists initiator in ensuring that the meeting remains on task
Timekeeper  Keeps track of time remaining  Assists initiator in ensuring that the meeting remains on task  Assists initiator in re-aligning agenda and priorities when there is not sufficient time
Energizer / Encourager Brings people in who have not contributed to the discussion Suggests ways to increase sharing of ideas, participation of all Maintains a positive attitude and ensure that team members are engaged Uses humour or change of strategy to energize team when motivation is low
Advocate Advocates for perspectives that are underrepresented or unheard Ensures that multiple possibilities are explores Suggests alternative ideas or opinions (plays ‘the devil’s advocate’) Helps the team evaluate the practicality of plans and expectations
Participant  Observes team process and assists any role that requires support  Assists a member in performing assigned role, as negotiated  Assesses where additional team roles are needed and takes on that role
Process Observer  Observes and reviews team process  Provides feedback on team process issues, including o Approaches to decision making o Approaches to conflict o Functions of team roles
o Client / patient centeredness