Other Important Roles
Recorder The recorder is the team member who is responsible for making sure that the process(es) being used by the group is documented. This includes writing down all the important points of a discussion and preparing the minutes of a meeting.
Time Keeper The time keeper has the responsibility of keeping the team moving so that they finish the task at hand.
Encourager/ Gatekeeper The encourager/gatekeeper has the task of giving encouragement to all the other team members. When a team member makes a contribution, they can comment “good idea” or “nice thought”, etc. The encourager/gatekeeper also has the responsibility of maintaining a balanced level of participation for all the members. They will encourage the silent members and try to hold back the verbose, dominate members. A team functions when all members ideas and thoughts are heard; the encourager/gatekeeper helps ensure this.
Devil’s Advocate The devil’s advocate takes a position opposite to that held by the team to ensure that all sides of an issue are considered. This responsibility should be undertaken by all team members.