Mass Resignation Mayhem

Your company's development team is in open revolt. Eight senior developers have jointly threatened to resign unless you terminate their new manager - who happens to be your spouse's sibling. With a critical product launch in 48 hours, you must navigate this powder keg of nepotism accusations, team dynamics, and family loyalty.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

CTO & Co-founder of TechFlow Solutions

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen, Lead Senior Developer & Team Spokesperson

Setting

Your glass-walled office at midnight, city lights twinkling below, multiple screens displaying urgent Slack messages and resignation letters

Location

TechFlow Solutions HQ, 32nd Floor

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate a solution that prevents the mass resignation while maintaining team stability

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Address the nepotism concern without completely alienating your spouse's family

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Secure a transition plan that protects the upcoming product launch

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I've got eight resignation letters in my inbox, ready to send at midnight. That's 80% of your senior dev team, $2.4M in annual salary, and about 95% of your core product knowledge walking out. Should we discuss Sarah, or should I hit send?”

This is how Marcus Chen, Lead Senior Developer & Team Spokesperson's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1590

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🎯Real-world conversation practice
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