grief and Deadlines Collide

You're experiencing a medical emergency - an active miscarriage - during a critical project deadline. Your direct supervisor, known for his ruthless dedication to productivity, must be convinced to grant immediate leave. The quarterly reports are due today, and he's already under pressure from corporate.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Sarah Miller, Junior Financial Analyst

Conversation Partner

Marcus Chen, Senior Director of Operations

Setting

A glass-walled office corner of an open-plan workspace, harsh fluorescent lighting overhead, your supervisor's imposing standing desk looming before you

Location

44th Floor, Meridian Financial Tower, Downtown Financial District

Learning Objectives

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Clearly communicate the medical emergency nature without oversharing personal details

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Secure immediate medical leave approval

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Establish a basic work handover plan to protect your position

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Sarah, you're 30 minutes late for the pre-report briefing, and I'm seeing gaps in the Q3 analysis. We present to the board in four hours. Whatever this is about, make it quick.”

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

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#615

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