1 • The Chatterbox
talks continually, rarely on the topic, and has little of any worth to contribute.
2 • The Sleeper
is uninterested in proceedings, uses the meeting to catch up sleep. Some have the ability to sleep with eyes open.
3 • The Destroyer
crushes any and every idea put forward, can always find something wrong with plans, solutions, routines, etc.
4 • The Rationalist
makes worthwhile contributions, his ideas are well thought out, which makes other group members envious.
5 • The Trapper
waits for the opportune moment to inform everyone that there has been an error made; tries to trap the chairperson.
6 • The Know-All
tries to monopolise the conversation, has many good ideas.
7 • The Thinker
is shy but when he does speak is a great asset to the group.
Sadler & Tucker. Common Ground. South Melbourne, Macmillan, 1981. p82