Scene to read · Problem solving, Communication
Her slides, your voice
You are the events organizer for a local birdwatching society.
Tonight's guest speaker canceled an hour ago and emailed her slides, saying only to use them if they help. A hundred people are arriving at the lecture hall. You know the topic a little and have not opened the slides. In the lobby, the society's president, Rizal, and your co-organizer, Yong, look at you.
The scene
Rizal: You know owls. Take her slides and give them something. People drove here.
Yong: Slides you've never even opened? Better to cancel and rebook her properly.
Rizal: Half of them won't come back if we send them home.
Yong: And if it's bad, they won't either. Doors open in ten. What's it going to be?
The two questions
- 1What would you do, and why?
- 2How do you decide whether something imperfect and on time is better than nothing at all?
What raters look for
- Problem solving
- Gathers facts before acting, considers options and consequences, and chooses a workable next step.
- 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
