Scene to read · Problem solving, Self-awareness
What can safely fit?
You are a community-center front-desk volunteer who has discovered two bookings for the same room.
At the front desk, Orla, 33, teaches monthly-paid yoga; Orson, 46, leads a children's choir with a recital next week. Their double-booked main room has unexpectedly closed pending a maintenance inspection. The smaller alternative has no mirrors; you haven't verified its capacity or either group's minimum space needs. Participants are waiting elsewhere, the supervisor isn't answering, and you cannot authorize refunds or replacement sessions.
The scene
Orla: I can adapt without mirrors, but everyone needs space to move safely.
Orson: We could rehearse in smaller groups, though that takes longer to organize.
Orla: Could shortened sessions work? I'd need enough time for a useful class.
Orson: Let's check the room first; families need notice if we're changing tonight.
The two questions
- 1How would you establish what is safe and feasible tonight, and what would you tell both instructors while checking?
- 2Tell us about a time you recognized the limits of your knowledge or authority while solving a problem. How did that affect your response?
What raters look for
- Problem solving
- Gathers facts before acting, considers options and consequences, and chooses a workable next step.
- Self-awareness
- Recognizes own biases, limits and emotions, and seeks and uses feedback.
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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