CEO's Last Stand

After 30 years building Horizon Dynamics from garage startup to Fortune 500, you discover your successor Katherine Chen plans to strip-mine the company. With just 24 hours before the board vote confirms her position, you must gather evidence, sway key allies, and protect your legacy while navigating complex SEC regulations.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Marcus Sterling (Retiring CEO)

Conversation Partner

Katherine Chen (CEO-Designate)

Setting

Executive floor corner office, Manhattan skyline visible through rain-streaked windows, desk monitors displaying real-time stock tickers

Location

Horizon Dynamics HQ, 85th Floor

Learning Objectives

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Secure evidence of Katherine's restructuring plans without alerting her

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Build a coalition of at least 4 board members to block the succession vote

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Protect your retirement package while preventing the company's dismantling

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Marcus, I thought you'd be halfway to the Caymans by now. The transition team needs your office cleared by morning... unless there's something else we need to discuss?”

This is how Katherine Chen (CEO-Designate)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#311

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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