What are the differing roles adopted in a team?
There are many different role structures proposed by group experts. One of the most popular theories suggests there are 3 groupings of roles which tend to be adopted in teams. These are task roles, group building roles, and individual roles. Task roles help the group perform their task and include the roles of the Elaborator, Evaluator, Coordinator, Information giver and receiver, and Energiser. Group building roles help the group work together and include the roles of the Compromiser, Harmoniser, Follower and Encourager. Individual roles hinder the group’s progress and include the roles of the Dominator, Recognition seeker, Evader and self-confessor, and Blocker. If you want to be a good “team player” you should try to play as many task and group building roles as possible and try not to play any of the individual roles. The task and group building roles are easy to play and will really help you develop your skills. Start with one or two to begin with (eg try to help coordinate the gr
