RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE

1. Participate at every opportunity in the "role" of an effective member.

2. Feel responsible for the progress of the group toward a workable solution.

3. Follow good thinking habits.

4. Speak loud enough for all to hear.

5. Be willing for others to disagree with issues you raise.

6. Be willing to drop an argument for the sake of moving ahead with the "bigger" issues.

7. Help others to make their point clear and to bring into the discussion valuable experiences they have had.

8. Be an alert listener while awaiting your turn to contribute.

9. Assume an attitude of conversation - just talk it out with the others.

10. Help the leader to settle arguments, keep discussion on the track, and get others to contribute.

11. Become more skilled as a group member - look at yourself and make better what you see.

12. Help reduce the "load" on the group leader by taking the lead when you see a chance to help out.

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