Scene to read · Collaboration, Communication
Vouch for today's seat
You are a paddler on an outrigger canoe crew, asked to mediate between your crewmate Jatin and Coach Kamau.
At the beach ramp before dawn, Jatin, 34, arrives late without a paddle or life vest for the last practice before Saturday's regional race. Coach Kamau, 52, has spare gear available; nobody paddles without a properly fitted vest. The lateness rule gives today's seat to Dev, the prepared alternate, unless you vouch for an exception; Saturday's lineup remains undecided. Dev has trained all week and is waiting elsewhere.
The scene
Jatin: Sorry I'm late. I've considered quitting, but I want to try today.
Kamau: Dev earned today's seat by showing up ready all week long.
Jatin: I can use spare gear, but I can't promise Saturday yet.
Kamau: Will you vouch for this exception today, with Saturday's lineup still undecided?
The two questions
- 1Would you vouch for giving Jatin today's practice seat, and what would you say to Jatin and Coach Kamau? Why?
- 2How do you decide when to support an exception to a team's rules for someone who is struggling?
What raters look for
- Collaboration
- Works toward a shared goal, shares credit and load, and repairs friction inside a team.
- Communication
- Listens first, speaks clearly and respectfully, and adapts the message to the listener.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
