1. Using Team Roles to Succeed in Instant Challenge

2. Some Suggested Team Member Roles
Similar to a construction site
Task Manager
Performance Manager
Time keeper
Material Manager
Score Manager
Flex Team Member

3. Task Manager
In charge of the overall development and implementation of a Task-Based Instant Challenge

4. Performance Manager
Responsible for the overall development and implementation of a Performance-Based Instant Challenge

5. Time Keeper Responsible for keeping team on track
Asks the appraisers how much team is remaining
The official time is kept by the appraisers
Makes sure everyone has a job and is doing something to contribute to the solution
When working with your team, have them ask you how much time is remaining unless the problem explicitly states otherwise

6. Material Manager Responsible for keeping track of all the materials
Checks to make sure that the team has the materials that they need
Knows where the materials are, and who needs what
What can be used (modified), what can’t be used (modified)
In performance based challenges, responsible for ensuring that the skit has a beginning, middle and end

7. Score Manager
Responsible for being an expert on where the points are in a challenge
Helps design a solution that gets the most points
Directs team to focus on the portions of the challenge where the most points can be earned
Responsible for overseeing the job, to make sure that the team is getting the maximum amount of points

8. Flex Team Member
has the ability to float between numerous positions or fill in a new one if necessary.

9. Assembler(s) Responsible for assembling/building the skit or tower
Somewhat mechanically inclined
Knows to minimize the usage of materials whenever possible
Tests the solution

10. Rule Person Responsible for reviewing the plans (the challenge)
Knows exactly what needs to be done
Discussion facilitator
Knows what can not be done
Which materials can’t be modified etc…
What can or can’t be touched
Asks the appraisers questions when they arise
Never assume anything!!!

11. Troubleshooter
Responsible for being prepared with alternative solutions when things don’t work
Knows what materials are remaining
Modifies or points out when the skit isn’t working (i.e. not funny, doesn’t have an end etc…)
Identifies what points the team hasn’t/isn’t earning and addresses it
Creativity checker
Asks is this idea unique/creative
How many other teams would think of this?

12. Questions?
Suggestions?

13. Contact Information
Affiliate Challenge Masters - Instant Challenge
Sarah Whitney -
Presenter
Bryn Dews –

14. Activity Need 6 volunteers – at the front
Assume you will be given a task based challenge.
Coordinate among yourselves which of you will take on a specific role during an Instant Challenge
Complete Task based Instant challenge

15. Team Member Roles Task Manager Performance Manager Time keeper
Material Manager
Score Manager
Flex Team Member
Points Person
Rule Person
Builders/Assemblers (2 or 3 People)
Troubleshooter

16. Activity Need 6 volunteers – at the front
Assume you will be given a performance based challenge.
Coordinate among yourselves which of you will take on a specific role during an Instant Challenge
Complete Performance based Instant challenge

17. Team Member Roles Task Manager Performance Manager Time keeper
Material Manager
Score Manager
Flex Team Member
Points Person
Rule Person
Builders/Assemblers (2 or 3 People)
Troubleshooter

18. Activity Need 6 volunteers – at the front
Assume you will be given a Combination performance and task based challenge.
Coordinate among yourselves which of you will take on a specific role during an Instant Challenge
Complete Combination Instant challenge

19. Team Member Roles Task Manager Performance Manager Time keeper
Material Manager
Score Manager
Flex Team Member
Points Person
Rule Person
Builders/Assemblers (2 or 3 People)
Troubleshooter