Scene to read · Collaboration, Motivation
Drainpipe now or spring
You are the third owner in a three-flat building, and your vote breaks the tie.
Under the shared drainpipe, the yard floods whenever it rains. The owners are meeting there: Liliana, 53, whose wall takes the most water, and Linnea, 66. The owners' reserve fund could cover the repair in spring, but a contractor could start this month if the three of you split the bill.
The scene
Liliana: Linnea, my wall's soaked again. Let's hire this month, split three ways.
Linnea: Liliana, reserves cover spring repairs; I can't afford my third now.
Liliana: By spring, my wall could worsen, making repairs even more expensive.
Linnea: Maybe, but I'd be stretched thin. We need your deciding view.
The two questions
- 1What would you say to Liliana and Linnea, and how would you help them decide what to do about the drainpipe?
- 2Tell us about a time you had to help a group reach a decision when people wanted different timing. What did you do?
What raters look for
- Collaboration
- Works toward a shared goal, shares credit and load, and repairs friction inside a team.
- Motivation
- Shows genuine, sustained drive and a clear reason for choices, including when work is unglamorous.
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.
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