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Case Studies

Test your judgment with timed scenarios. Make decisions, see outcomes, learn from the debrief.

work
20 min

The Promotion Dilemma

★★★★★Difficulty

You've been offered a significant promotion at work that requires relocating to another city. Your partner just started their dream job locally, and you have aging parents nearby who depend on your support.

Role:Mid-level manager at a tech company
Goal:Make a decision that balances career growth with personal relationships
1240 456 312
strategy
40 min

Startup Pivot Decision

★★★★★Difficulty

Your startup has 6 months of runway left. Your current product has some traction but growth is slowing. A potential pivot opportunity has emerged in an adjacent market with higher TAM but requires significant product changes.

Role:Co-founder and CEO
Goal:Decide whether to pivot, persevere, or pursue a hybrid approach
890 234 156
ethics
40 min

The Whistleblower's Choice

★★★★★Difficulty

You've discovered that your company has been systematically overcharging government contracts. Reporting could end your career and affect your family. Staying silent makes you complicit.

Role:Senior accountant at a defense contractor
Goal:Navigate the ethical dilemma while protecting yourself and doing what's right
756 189 98
finance
20 min

The Investment Crossroads

★★★★★Difficulty

You've inherited $100,000. You have student loans at 6% interest, no emergency fund, and a friend is offering you equity in their promising startup. The market is at all-time highs.

Role:Young professional, 28 years old
Goal:Allocate the inheritance optimally for your financial future
1100 567 423
relationships
10 min

The Team Conflict

★★★★★Difficulty

Two of your best team members are in open conflict. One is a top performer who's difficult to work with. The other is beloved by the team but less productive. The tension is affecting everyone.

Role:Team lead at a marketing agency
Goal:Resolve the conflict while maintaining team performance and morale
980 678 534
crisis
20 min

Product Recall Crisis

★★★★★Difficulty

Your company's flagship product has a defect that's caused minor injuries. Legal says the risk is low. PR wants to get ahead of it. Finance is worried about the cost of a recall.

Role:VP of Operations
Goal:Decide on the appropriate response that balances safety, reputation, and business impact
670 234 167
personal
20 min

The Career Pivot

★★★★★Difficulty

You're successful but unfulfilled in your corporate job. You have an opportunity to pursue your passion in a creative field, but it means a 60% pay cut and starting over at 35.

Role:Senior consultant at a Big 4 firm
Goal:Decide whether to make the leap and how to manage the transition
1450 789 534
work
10 min

The Hiring Dilemma

★★★★★Difficulty

You need to hire for a critical role. Candidate A is highly skilled but a culture risk. Candidate B is a great culture fit but needs significant training. You've been searching for 3 months.

Role:Hiring manager at a growing startup
Goal:Make the best hiring decision for the team and company
890 567 456

How Case Studies Work

1

Setup

Read your role, goal, and constraints

2

Timer

Choose 10/20/40 min and start

3

Decide

Make choices at each decision point

4

Outcome

See immediate and long-term results

5

Debrief

Learn what mattered and common traps

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