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EXERCISE 5.4: GROUP MEMBER ROLES: HOW DO YOU RATE?
To personalize the subject of positive versus negative group member roles, evaluate yourself on a
ten-point scale. Consider your own behavior at this point in time in the life of a particular group.
I rarely do this I often do this
Encourager 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Clarifier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Harmonizer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Idea Generator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Ignition Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Standard Setter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Detail Specialist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
I rarely do this I often do this
Ego Tripper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Negative Artist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Above It All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Aggressor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Jokester 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Avoider 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sniper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Interpreting Your Score
126-140 Excellent You are a major factor in the group’s success.
98-125 Very Good You are a constructive force for team effectiveness.
57–97 Average You do some things right but need to improve on other areas.
29–56 Poor Your behavior requires major change in order to help the group
become more productive.
14–28 Failing Much work is needed.
It is important to maximize strengths and improve in areas of concern. Circle the group member
role that is most like your behavior when you are at your personal best. Circle the role that is
most like you when you are at your worst. Consider concrete actions you can take to capitalize
on strengths, correct low points, and help your group succeed.
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EXERCISE: 5.5 LEADER EVALUATION
Using the following forms, group members can rate themselves, the leader, and the group as a
whole and discuss ways to maintain or improve effectiveness.
Group: Date: ___________________
Leader: Evaluator: _______________
Circle the number on the poor–to-excellent scale that represents your evaluation of the leader.
Give reasons or examples to support your rating.
1. Helps the group agree on purpose and direction
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
2. Maintains high moral standards
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
3. Keeps job knowledge current
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
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EXERCISE 5.5: LEADER EVALUATION (continued)
4. Encourages teamwork
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
5. Considers group member needs
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
6. Helps group members make contributions
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
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EXERCISE 5.5: LEADER EVALUATION (continued)
7. Assigns responsibilities for follow-through
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
8. Is willing to listen to others
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
9. Is open in expressing ideas
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
10. Keeps group members informed
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
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EXERCISE 5.5: LEADER EVALUATION (continued)
11. Is effective in conducting meetings
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
12. Creates a group-centered atmosphere
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
13. Finds areas of agreement among different people and ideas
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
14. Generates enthusiasm among group members
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
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EXERCISE 5.5: LEADER EVALUATION (continued)
15. Develops group pride
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
16. Supports group with external agencies-other departments, higher management, etc.
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
17. Remembers details that help the group succeed
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
18. Follows through on commitments
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
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EXERCISE 5.5: LEADER EVALUATION (continued)
19. Sees projects through to completion
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
20. Overall effectiveness of the leader
1 2 3 4 5
Poor Fair Adequate Good Excellent
Reasons or examples:
a.
b.
Additional Comments:
Scoring
Assign five points for each “excellent,” four for each “good,” three for each “adequate,” two for
each “fair,” and one for each “poor” rating circled on the Leader Evaluation form.
Total all points:
Interpretation
Find the total on the following chart.
Total Score Leader Evaluation
80-100 Good to Excellent
60–79 Adequate to Good
40–59 Fair to Adequate
20–39 Poor to Fair
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EXERCISE 5.6: MEMBER EVALUATION
Group: Date:
Evaluator:
Names of Group Members:
A. D. G.
B. E. H.
C. F. I.
Directions
Evaluate each group member based on technical skills and group participation. Rate each item
according to the following scale:
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EXERCISE 5.6: MEMBER EVALUATION (continued)
Group Members
EVALUATION ITEMS
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
I. Technical Skills
1. Is knowledgeable about the work of the
group
2. Is thorough and accurate in performing tasks
3. Understands basic issues and the
relationship
among parts or phases of the work
4. Makes decisions based on sound evidence
5. Considers consequences of decisions and
actions
6. Is objective
7. Is creative
II. Group Participation
1. Shows consideration for others
2. Shows interest in free exchange of ideas
3. Listens respectfully
4. Communicates clearly
5. Brings together opposite points of view
6. Actively participates in trying to solve
problems
7. Helps the group succeed
TOTAL POINTS