Meeting Roles Guide
Learn about different meeting roles and how they contribute to everyone's learning experience
Full meeting
Lead the entire meeting, introduce speakers, and keep the program flowing smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Open and close the meeting
- Introduce all speakers and role players
- Manage meeting timing and flow
Skills Developed:
5-7 minutes
Deliver a prepared speech based on your chosen Pathways project or manual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and practice your speech
- Deliver within time limits
- Engage the audience effectively
Skills Developed:
2-3 minutes
Provide constructive feedback on a speaker's performance, highlighting strengths and suggestions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Listen actively during the speech
- Provide balanced feedback
- Offer specific suggestions
Skills Developed:
15-20 minutes
Lead the impromptu speaking session by asking thought-provoking questions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare interesting questions
- Introduce each participant
- Keep responses within time
Skills Developed:
Full meeting
Track speaking times and provide timing signals to help speakers stay within limits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Time all speeches and segments
- Display timing signals
- Record actual times
Skills Developed:
Full meeting
Listen for proper grammar usage and introduce a 'Word of the Day' for members to use.
Key Responsibilities:
- Choose and explain Word of the Day
- Note grammar usage (good and poor)
- Track use of Word of the Day
Skills Developed:
Full meeting
Track filler words and sounds to help speakers become more aware of their speech patterns.
Key Responsibilities:
- Listen for filler words (ah, um, you know)
- Count occurrences for each speaker
- Note other distracting habits
Skills Developed:
5-7 minutes
Evaluate the overall meeting, including evaluators and role players' performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Observe entire meeting flow
- Evaluate all role players
- Provide meeting improvement suggestions
Skills Developed:
Ready to Take on a Role?
Taking on meeting roles is one of the best ways to develop your skills and contribute to the club. Start with beginner roles and work your way up as you gain confidence and experience.