Rabbit
Facilitator
"Resourceful, helpful, communicator"
About the Rabbit
The Rabbit is the facilitator — resourceful, helpful, and a communicator. The Rabbit makes sure everybody has what they need and communicates with the next layer up of management. They analyse interactions to identify resources and additional tools that need to be added. The Rabbit is driven by competence (getting things done effectively) and relatedness (connecting people with what they need).
Psychological Profile
Primary Need (SDT)
Need for Competence
Secondary Need (SDT)
SDT Description
Driven by effective support and connection. Wants the project to succeed by identifying what is needed in terms of resources. Works out who to communicate with and what outside groups might contribute.
Key Behaviors
- Makes sure everybody has what they need
- Communicates with the next layer up of management
- Identifies resources and additional tools needed
- Facilitates connections between the group and external parties
- Removes logistical blockers before they slow the team
- Ensures practical requirements are met for the group to function
How to Fulfil the Rabbit Role
- At the start of each phase, ask 'what do we need to get this done?'
- Maintain a resource inventory and flag gaps early
- Build relationships with stakeholders and support teams
- Liaise upward — communicate the group's needs to management
- Proactively source tools, information, and access the team needs
- Be the bridge between the group and the outside world
When There Is No Rabbit
Without a Rabbit, resources are unavailable when needed. External dependencies go unmanaged, creating bottlenecks. The group is isolated from management and support structures. Practical logistics fall through the cracks.
Multi-classing
In smaller groups, one person may need to cover two roles. Compatibility depends on whether the underlying motivational drives conflict.
Easy Combinations
Rabbit + Owl
Process management pairs naturally with resource facilitation. The Owl ensures things move forward (Agency/Relatedness) while the Rabbit ensures the group has what it needs (Competence/Relatedness). They share Relatedness as a need.
Hard Combinations
Rabbit + Bear
Both share a Competence drive but face in opposite directions. The Bear focuses inward on the group's vision and direction, while the Rabbit faces outward to resources, management, and external connections — it is difficult to maintain both an internal and external focus simultaneously.