Trophy Case Skeleton

You're 3 hours away from accepting the 'Digital Innovation Excellence' award at the industry's most prestigious ceremony. An anonymous email arrives with irrefutable proof that board members were bribed to select you. Your reputation, career, and $2.5M in venture funding hang in the balance.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Rising Tech CEO of a promising AI startup

Conversation Partner

Carmen Voss - Awards Committee Chair

Setting

Private green room at the Maxwell Convention Center. Modern furnishings cast long shadows from overhead spots. Your acceptance speech sits half-finished on the marble-top desk.

Location

Maxwell Technology Awards Ceremony, San Francisco

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the conversation without explicitly admitting knowledge of the bribery

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Secure a face-saving exit strategy that protects your company

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Preserve evidence while maintaining plausible deniability

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“{{userName}}, I need two minutes of your time regarding tonight's ceremony. We've encountered a... situation that requires immediate attention. Check your email.”

This is how Carmen Voss - Awards Committee Chair's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#358

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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📊Instant feedback on your performance
🎓Learn from your mistakes

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