Circle roles keep circle meetings and operations smooth. It’s easier to empathize and give meaningful feedback if you have experienced the roles yourself.
| Skill description |
understanding the roles of operational leader, facilitator, secretary, delegate and ability to perform in it. |
| How to acquire skill |
self-study; workshop; practice in real life; MVOS chapter 2.3.1 |
| Show skill |
acting in 2 of the roles for a significant amount of time |
| Measurement |
Peer group evaluates 2 of the roles based on feedback.
- Roles held within ALC: evaluate role in circle.
- Roles held outside of ALC: solicit written feedback from two people in that circle.
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| Checklist |
Leader:
- Attending meetings of both parent circle and their own.
- Enough oversight of members and operations of the circle (enough tracking, checking in, following up)
- Reporting from the parent circle
- Planning their home circle agenda
- Acting proactively in support of their circle’s effectiveness.
Delegate
- Attending meetings of both parent circle and their own.
- Reporting to the parent circle with consciousness of the variety of opinions in their own circle
Secretary
- Making sure minutes are taken, approved and stored
- Keeping track of all documents of the circle
- Supporting agenda planning, room & IT preparations, etc.
- Support the facilitator during meetings (timekeeping, help formulate proposals, suggest ways to resolve objections)
Facilitator
- Facilitation of circle meetings
- Paying attention to equivalence in meetings
- Distinguishing facilitator voice from member voice
- Supporting agenda planning as needed
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