What to Do if Your Group Has Duplicate or Missing Profiles

When groups are formed using Unihelper.io’s competency profiles, the goal is to create a balanced mix of strengths: Conductor, Facilitator, Idealist, and Editor. But sometimes, you may end up with more than one person in the same profile or with certain profiles missing altogether.

This isn’t a problem, it’s an opportunity to adapt, grow, and strengthen your teamwork skills. Here’s how to make the most of it.

If There Are Multiple People with the Same Profile

Why it Happens

Groups are built around balance, but with class sizes and schedules, duplicates are inevitable. Two (or more) people with the same strengths can be a real asset if you manage it well.

Challenges You Might Face

• Overlapping strengths could lead to power struggles (e.g., two Conductors)

• Certain tasks might be over-covered while others are neglected

• Risk of “groupthink” if you naturally approach things the same way

How to Make It Work

• Divide responsibilities so you’re not stepping on each other’s toes. For example, if there are two Editors, one might focus on research accuracy while the other handles formatting and structure.

• Acknowledge your similarities early so you can be intentional about balancing other perspectives.

• Actively seek input from teammates with different profiles to avoid tunnel vision.

If Certain Profiles Are Missing

Why it Happens

Sometimes the perfect mix isn’t possible. Your group might be missing a creative Idea Generator (Idealist) or a detail-checker (Editor).

Challenges You Might Face

• Gaps in strengths might leave certain tasks harder to manage

• Work may skew toward certain styles (e.g., big ideas with less structure)

• Missing voices can mean missing perspectives

How to Make It Work

• Share the missing responsibilities: agree on who will cover the gap and rotate the role so no one is overloaded.

• Ask “what would X do?” For example, if no Idealist is present, take a few minutes in meetings to brainstorm outside-the-box solutions.

• Lean on external resources: use templates, checklists, or ask your instructor for feedback in areas where your group lacks a natural strength.

The Big Takeaway

A group doesn’t need all four profiles to succeed, it needs awareness and adaptability. Knowing your group’s mix of strengths and gaps means you can:

• Distribute tasks fairly

• Be intentional about bringing in missing perspectives

• Prevent conflicts between similar profiles

It’s not about having the “perfect” team, it’s about making the team you have work well together.