Scene to read · Problem solving, Communication
Four on the floor
You captain an adult recreational basketball team.
Tonight's game decides whether your team makes the playoffs. Four of your players are in the gym; the other four are somewhere behind a highway closure. Pooja, a teammate, has been texting them. Nabil, the referee, walks over to the sideline with his clipboard.
The scene
Nabil: Captain, ten minutes. Start with four, or forfeit and appeal for a replay.
Pooja: They texted five minutes away. That was twenty minutes ago, and nobody's answering.
Nabil: Once you tip off, the result stands. Appeals aren't always granted.
Pooja: We could hold on with four until they show. What's the call?
The two questions
- 1What would you decide, and how would you explain it to your team?
- 2How do you make a decision when you cannot get the one piece of information you need?
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
