Backstabbed Before Promotion

Your VP promotion interview starts in 15 minutes, but you've just discovered your presentation data has been deliberately corrupted. Your closest colleague Sarah, who's also up for the position, somehow gained access to your files last night. With the board of directors waiting, you must navigate this crisis while maintaining composure.

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Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Director of Strategic Initiatives, 8-year company veteran

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen, Senior Vice President of Operations

Setting

Glass-walled executive conference room, 42nd floor, dawn breaking over the city skyline

Location

Apex Technologies Global HQ, Manhattan

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the crisis without directly accusing your colleague

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Demonstrate leadership by presenting a backup plan

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Maintain professional composure under extreme pressure

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Please tell me why I shouldn't end this interview right now, given that your preliminary numbers don't match any of our fiscal projections? The board's time is valuable.”

This is how Marcus Chen, Senior Vice President of Operations's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#304

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