Corner Office Ultimatum

Your VP of Operations has called you in for an unexpected 4 PM Friday meeting. What seemed like positive news about a promotion quickly turns predatory as you realize they're leveraging end-of-quarter pressure to force you into accepting a below-market offer. With only 20 minutes until the office closes and key stakeholders leaving for a week-long conference, you must navigate this calculated ambush.

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Senior Project Manager (5 years at company)

Conversation Partner

Marcus Sterling, VP of Operations

Setting

Executive corner office, 40th floor. Sunset casting long shadows through floor-to-ceiling windows. Your chair positioned lower than his desk.

Location

Apex Technologies HQ, Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Negotiate final offer above $90K without burning bridges

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Maintain professional composure while resisting pressure tactics

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Secure written details of the full compensation package

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Listen, I'll cut straight to it because my next meeting's waiting. We're ready to pull the trigger on your promotion to Senior Director. I can do $75K right now, but I need an answer before you leave this office. What do you say?”

This is how Marcus Sterling, VP of Operations's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#406

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