Scene to read · Professionalism, Communication

Queen Odette

You are a member of a small beekeeping club.

You are cleaning hive frames in the apiary shed with two fellow members, Jomar and Wendell. They say the club president, Odette, quietly gave the sunniest hive stand to her own colonies this spring. You have not heard her explanation, and the club has only fourteen members.

The scene

Jomar: Best stand in the yard, and it just happens to be Queen Odette's. Shocking.

Wendell: We've got a group chat going. Join us. We're drafting a complaint.

Jomar: Nobody asked the rest of us. You saw where your hives ended up.

Wendell: Unless you'd rather stay friendly with her. No judgment. In or out?

The two questions

  1. 1How would you respond to Jomar and Wendell?
  2. 2Describe a time people around you were complaining about someone who was not there. What did you do?

What raters look for

Professionalism
Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
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.

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