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To help you to choose which members of your group should take on particular roles, you could make a role card for each one.

For example:

Role card

Group secretary

Main responsibilities: Take notes during group meetings, write them up and distribute them to the group. Prepare an agenda for group meetings and distribute beforehand.

Skills needed: Note-taking skills; a good eye for detail; well organized; good communication skills.

During the activity, you would place the role cards on the table in front of the group and discuss who would be good in each role. This would involve negotiation and the use of specific language. Use the following useful phrases to do this.

Negotiating

I’d really like to take on the role of …

I’d be good in the role of … because I’m good at …

My experience in … means that I’d make a very good …

I think David should be … because he’s …

I know you want that role but would you consider me for it?

I don’t think I’d be suitable for that. I’m not very good at …

I’m sorry. I’m really not keen on being … How about if I take on …?

Tip

 Keep any role cards you produce and bring them out at group meetings to help discuss who should be doing what.