Scene to read · Collaboration, Problem solving
The song before the first pitch
You are co-captain of a community softball team, and the coach has left team traditions to you.
In the dugout before the season opener, Dion, a veteran aged 57, reminds Dorian, a new player aged 27, of the team tradition: each newcomer sings a silly song facing the other team's fans. Both turn to you, a co-captain.
The scene
Dion: Every newcomer sings the welcome song, Dorian. Always, since I joined.
Dorian: It's tradition, but singing in front of strangers makes my stomach flip.
Dion: Everybody's nervous; that's the fun. Afterward, the whole team feels like family.
Dorian: I want to belong here, but don't know if this is how.
The two questions
- 1What would you say to Dion and Dorian, and what would you decide about the song?
- 2When is it right to keep, change, or drop an unofficial team tradition?
What raters look for
- Collaboration
- Works toward a shared goal, shares credit and load, and repairs friction inside a team.
- Problem solving
- Gathers facts before acting, considers options and consequences, and chooses a workable next step.
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
