Scene to read · Professionalism, Collaboration
Counting regulars without asking
You are the session coordinator for a community recreation group and must decide how attendance gets recorded.
In a community hall before an evening session, Deacon, a longtime regular, talks with Delphine, a volunteer. The optional check-in sheet is used only to plan future sessions, not for safety. Deacon wants regulars counted automatically, while Delphine worries that would overstate interest.
The scene
Deacon: Regulars always show up. Can't you count us without signing in?
Delphine: Counting people who didn't sign makes attendance look steadier than reality.
Deacon: Signing feels like homework; newcomers see a line and walk past.
Delphine: Planning needs real numbers; guesses already cost one session. Your decision?
The two questions
- 1What would you decide about the check-in sheet, and how would you explain it to Deacon and Delphine?
- 2Tell us about a time you had to keep a routine that others found inconvenient, or change one. How did you handle it?
What raters look for
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
- Collaboration
- Works toward a shared goal, shares credit and load, and repairs friction inside a team.
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
