Scene to read · Collaboration, Communication
Wet snow by ten
You captain an adult ski club's relay team.
It is the night before a race. In the waxing room, Teresa, who has prepared the team's skis for fifteen years, is working through a full rack. Uche, who joined last month and raced in college, has twice suggested a different wax for tomorrow's forecast and been waved off.
The scene
Uche: Forecast says wet snow by ten. I'd really go warmer on the wax.
Teresa: Third time you've said so. I've waxed for this hill since before you skied.
Uche: Okay. Forget it. I'll just carry the skis out.
Teresa: Twelve pairs left and it's nine o'clock. Captain, do we debate or do I wax?
The two questions
- 1What would you do as captain, and what would you say to each of them?
- 2Describe a time a newer person's idea was brushed aside in a group you were part of. What did you do?
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
