Runway Money Crisis

Minutes before signing a historic merger with Maison Laurent, your assistant discovers evidence of systematic counterfeiting in your fashion house's financial records. With the Laurent family waiting in the boardroom and 15 years of legacy at stake, you have exactly 18 minutes to investigate and make a career-defining decision.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Creative Director & Owner of House Monroe (your fashion label)

Conversation Partner

Dominique Laurent, CEO of Maison Laurent

Setting

Glass-walled executive boardroom on the 42nd floor, Manhattan sunset casting long shadows, Laurent family members in tailored suits watching your every move

Location

Monroe Fashion House Global HQ, New York

Learning Objectives

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Investigate the extent of counterfeiting without alerting the Laurent family

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Determine if any trusted employees were involved

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Either contain the crisis or negotiate a graceful delay without losing the merger

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Your assistant seems rather... agitated, non? The papers are ready, but I sense you're suddenly hesitant. Every minute we delay costs both our houses millions in market speculation. Shall we proceed?”

This is how Dominique Laurent, CEO of Maison Laurent's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#479

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