Scene to read · Problem solving, Collaboration
The list in the manager's drawer
You are a volunteer assigned to check on residents of this apartment building during a heat wave.
It is early afternoon in the lobby of a twelve-story building, and a heat advisory is in effect through the weekend. Marigold, the volunteer organizer, has asked you to start visiting residents. Marius, the building manager, keeps a list of older residents living alone. Today you have a few hours, and the elevator is slow.
The scene
Marigold: Marius, those residents are most at risk. Could we see your list?
Marius: Sorry, I can't. They gave me details trusting I'd keep them private.
Marigold: We knock on all two hundred doors, and some people won't answer.
Marius: Your call. I won't hand over the list, but won't stop you.
The two questions
- 1What would you do next, and why?
- 2How do you decide when helping people quickly is worth giving up some of their privacy?
What raters look for
- Problem solving
- Gathers facts before acting, considers options and consequences, and chooses a workable next step.
- 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
