Below is a list of possible group roles I brainstormed. ChatGPT wrote the short descriptions, and then I revised them slightly. You can revise them, copy them, or write your own. You can also ask Copilot or the AI tool of your choice to help you write or revise your descriptions.

Additional Considerations

• Balance the work that everyone does in the group. No one person should do all (or even most) of the work. Everyone should contribute equally.
• Everyone in the group must have a role, and the roles should be relatively balanced. You can serve in more than one role if you like.
• The Group Leader role is required. One person in your group needs to choose that task.
• You can rename the roles as you like. Do stick to meaningful names for the roles, just as you’d do in the workplace. For example, Meeting Organizer could easily be called Meeting Planner, Zoom Facilitator, or Teams Coordinator (meaning the software Teams).
• Combine similar roles if you like. The Meeting Organizer and the Meeting Facilitator roles would make sense combined, for example.
• Add roles that aren’t in the list if you like. If your group agrees on a role that isn’t listed, that’s just fine. This is your group, so set it up in the way that best fits your needs.

Possible Group Roles (in alphabetical order)

• Devil’s Advocate: Challenges the group’s ideas and assumptions to ensure thorough consideration of all options.
• File Management Coordinator: Organizes and shares project files, ensuring everyone has access to the latest versions.
• Group Communications Manager: Manages internal group communication, ensuring timely updates and information flow between members.
• Group Leader (required): Guides the overall direction of the project, ensuring that all tasks align with the group‘s goals and deadlines. Serves as the primary group contact for Traci.
• Meeting Facilitator: Keeps meetings on track, ensuring all members participate and the agenda is followed efficiently.
• Meeting Organizer: Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, and facilitates discussions on platforms like Zoom or Teams.
• Minutes Taker: Records key points and action items during meetings, providing detailed minutes to all members afterward.
• Morale Coordinator: Keeps team spirit high, motivating the group and fostering a positive, collaborative environment.
• Prioritizer: Helps the group focus on the most critical tasks first, balancing long-term goals with immediate needs.
• Quality Assurance: Reviews the group’s work for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Schedules & Deadlines Manager: Tracks project timelines, ensuring the group meets all deadlines and stays on schedule.
• Student Support Manager: Leads effort to assist any team member who needs help, coordinating with the rest of the team to offer guidance or direct them to resources.
• Submissions Coordinator: Ensures all deliverables are correctly formatted and submitted on time according to the project guidelines.
• Technology Coordinator: Manages the use of digital tools (e.g., Canvas, Zoom, Teams), ensuring all group members have access to the necessary technology and troubleshooting any technical issues.
• Wildcard: Steps in to fill any role when a member is absent or needs additional support.