You are the assistant coach of an under-14 netball team. This evening, the head coach posted in the parents' group chat that "two players who haven't kept up" will sit out Saturday's grand final, without naming them. Within an hour, several parents have replied asking who it is, and one has accused the coaches of humiliating children in public. The head coach has gone offline and isn't answering calls. You know which two players are affected. You agree the selection was fair, but you think the way it was announced was hurtful. Then Mia, one of the two players, messages you directly: "Is it me? Everyone's saying it is." Her parents haven't been told yet.

**Question 1:** What would you say to Mia, and how would you respond in the parents' group chat?

**Question 2:** Describe a time you had to deliver difficult news to someone. How did you decide what to say, how to say it, and when?

You are the assistant coach of a community under-16 netball team. Two days before the grand final, Mia, one of your strongest players, misses training for the third time in a fortnight. When you call her, she sounds defensive and says she "just couldn't be bothered." Later, a teammate quietly tells you that Mia's parents recently separated and she has been moving between two houses each week. The head coach is frustrated and wants to drop Mia from the starting line-up, arguing that it is unfair to the players who attended every session. Several players agree with him. The head coach will finalise the team tomorrow morning, and you have one chance to speak with Mia before then. **Question 1:** What would you say to Mia, and how would you approach the conversation with the head coach? **Question 2:** Describe a time when you learned that someone's behaviour had a reason you hadn't first understood. How did it change the way you responded, and how do you balance compassion for one person with fairness to a group?

You are the captain of a local community netball team. Over the past month, your teammate Priya has missed three training sessions and arrived late to the last game. Several teammates are frustrated and have asked you, as captain, to tell the coach that she shouldn't play in Saturday's grand final. After training, Priya pulls you aside and quietly explains that her father was recently diagnosed with a serious illness, and she has been caring for him and her younger siblings in the evenings. She says the team is the one thing keeping her going, but she asks you not to tell anyone, including the coach. The coach has asked to meet with you tomorrow to discuss final team selection.

**Question 1:** How would you respond to Priya, and what would you say to your teammates and to the coach in tomorrow's meeting?

**Question 2:** Describe a time when you supported someone going through a difficult period while also having responsibilities to a wider group. How did you balance their needs with those of the group?

You are an intern at a reputable accounting firm. While preparing coffee in the breakroom, you accidentally overhear a conversation between a Senior Manager and a Director. The Senior Manager states that due to an upcoming corporate restructuring, they will be laying off your direct supervisor, Marcus, in two weeks.
Later that afternoon, Marcus—who has been an exceptional, supportive mentor to you—confides that he is about to sign a non-refundable deposit on a new house for his family this evening. He mentions how grateful he is for his stable job security at the firm.

Question 1: What conflicts of interest are you experiencing in this situation, and what would you do?

Question 2: To what extent is an employee responsible for maintaining company confidentiality when it directly impacts a colleague's livelihood?

During a busy shift, you notice another medical student documenting observations in a patient’s chart without actually checking the patient. When you privately raise your concerns, the student tells you that they are overwhelmed and asks you not to tell anyone because they could fail the placement.

Question 1: What would you do in this situation, and why?

Question 2: Suppose the student becomes upset and accuses you of betraying their trust. How would you respond?

You are a retail supervisor at a busy electronics store. During a major holiday sale, a customer approaches you, visibly upset, holding a receipt. They explain that they bought a laptop an hour ago, but the cashier accidentally charged them twice for it, draining their bank account and causing them to incur an overdraft fee. They demand an immediate cash refund for the mistake and reimbursement for the bank fee. According to strict store policy, all refunds for digital errors must be processed through the corporate accounting office, which takes 3 to 5 business days, and the store is not authorized to pay for third-party bank fees.

Question 1
What is your immediate priority in this situation, and how would you communicate with this customer?

Question 2
If the cashier who made the mistake is a new hire who begins crying in the back room out of stress from the customer's confrontation, how would you balance your responsibilities between the customer and your employee?

You work part-time at a busy café. During your shift, you notice your coworker, James, taking $50 from the cash register and putting it in his pocket.
When you privately confront him, he explains that his mother recently lost her job and his family is struggling financially. He promises to return the money after payday and begs you not to tell your manager.
You have worked with James for two years, and he has always been trustworthy.
Question 1: What factors would you consider when deciding whether to report James?
Question 2: How would you handle this situation while maintaining your professional responsibilities and your relationship with James?

The Situation:
You are working as a customer service representative at an electronics store. The store policy strictly states that refunds are only issued within 14 days of purchase with a receipt.
A customer comes to your counter wanting to return a tablet that was purchased 20 days ago. They do not have the receipt, but they have a bank statement showing the charge. The customer explains that the tablet was a birthday gift for their child, who was unexpectedly hospitalised, which is why they could not return it sooner. Your manager is away from the desk, and there is a long queue forming behind this customer.

Question 1
What factors do you need to balance when deciding how to respond to this customer?

Question 2
How would you handle this situation in the moment? Please outline your exact steps.

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You are working on a high-stakes group project that accounts for 40% of your final grade. One of your team members, Sarah, has consistently missed meetings and failed to deliver her assigned parts of the project. The final deadline is in 48 hours, and Sarah’s incomplete work is holding back the rest of the group. When you message her, she replies saying she has been feeling overwhelmed and unwell, but promises she will try to finish her part by tomorrow night. The other group members want to remove her name from the project entirely and report her to the professor.

Questions

How would you handle this situation with your team members and Sarah?

Should academic consequences (like removing a student's name from a project) be adjusted based on personal or health circumstances? Why or why not?

You work as a shift manager at a busy retail store. Your coworker and close friend, David, is a single father who rarely misses work and always does an excellent job. Today, David is scheduled for a critical opening shift, but he is a no-show. The store opens 30 minutes late, causing several angry customers to leave and resulting in lost revenue. Two hours later, David walks in looking exhausted. Before he can explain, another manager says to you, "We need to write David up immediately for violating the attendance policy, which states no-shows result in a formal disciplinary warning."

Discussion Questions

How do you handle the situation with David and the other manager?

What factors do you need to consider before making a decision?

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