The Difference Between a Problem Delegate and a Super Delegate

The biggest thing I took from the Kit Carson Special Project was telling the difference between a "Problem Delegate" and a "Super Delegate" and how to deal with each.


Problem Delegate:
-Obnoxiously causes trouble just to get attention
-Does not care about curriculum or experience
-Feels suffocated and has desire to lighten the mood
-Does not know when to start and stop humor
-Disrupts to be funny
-May make valid points although does not have depth in thought

How to Deal:
A problem delegate does not care for the experience and is there for the sake of being there. He does not have the desire to improve himself or the group dynamic-only the desire to be funny or cause raucous. To deal with the problem delegate, one has to understand that there are certain things one can do, but if the delegate does not have the desire to have an experience, you cannot force it on him. The main thing you want to teach the problem delegate is when to add humor and when not to. This is really the only thing the delegate can benefit from as of right now.

Problem delegates know that they are a problem. In this case, one should not be afraid to use strict reinforcements. Pulling the delegate out, letting him know that he is being disruptive, scolding him when he is causing raucous, or raising your voice at him are the main things you can do.

Super Delegate:
-Does not think before speaking
-Wants to lead everything
-Hogs the experience
-Speaks even when not spoken to
-Thinks his way is always right
-Leads the group but does not allow others to lead

How to Deal:
Super delegates have great input and ideas, they just don't know how to organize and say them at the right time. They are true visionaries when referring to Myers Briggs. Instead of scolding a super delegate and trying to muffle their input, challenge them.

Ask the super delegate to help you out. Ask them to use their vocal skills to help others input also. So instead of them giving the answer, have them ask the other delegates to give the answer. Super delegates truly need to be challenged and given a specific task to do. This makes them feel important and will help the group dynamics even further.