SKIT 2 - GROUP WORKSHEET
Hot Idea or Hogwash?
After the meeting, newly elected Mayor Levity` wants to visit with YOU -- as a seasoned
city clerk -- about how to handle these characters at future meetings. As a group,
identify the INDIVIDUAL (Negative) ROLE(S) each of the below characters played in
the skit by referring to the backside of this page and fill in the blank with the
appropriate number. Also list some strategies for dealing with each character.
(Note: Lonnie Levity is not included, as she did not play a negative role.)
NAME:
ROLE(S):
Bo Bunk
_____
Sean Snit
_____
Frankie Fretmore
_____
Stacy Straymore
_____
Andy Upstage
_____
Jackass Jamie
_____
Porkbarrel Pat
_____
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SKIT 2 - GROUP WORKSHEET
Individual Roles
1. The Blocker: Consistently reacts negatively to other’s ideas.
2. The Dominator: This person tends to monopolize discussion
3. The Avoider: Changes the subject to avoid controversy.
4. The Withdrawer: Refuses to become engaged in the topic or discussion.
5. The Special-Interest Pleader: Is preoccupied with promoting personal interest.
6. Sympathy-Seeker: Points out personal problems or misfortunes.
7. Anecdoter: Throws discussion off track by telling personal stories that are
often irrelevant.
8. Competitor: Competes with others for the best idea
9. Recognition-Seeker: Calls attention to personal achievements; brags a lot.
10. Joker: Clowns around; seeks personal attention by distracting group.
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