Early Signs of Struggle — Junior Engineer
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Early Signs of Struggle — Junior Engineer
You’ve noticed missed deadlines and gaps in quality from Nina over the past few sprints. You want to address this before it becomes a bigger problem.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Surface the performance issue gently and explore support options
Character Profile
Nina Patel, Mid-20s (Female)
A recently hired engineer who’s enthusiastic but falling behind in delivery. They’re not hitting expectations but seem unaware of the gap.
Inconsistent Results and Missed Deadlines — Mid-Level Engineer
Tariq’s recent work has been late or incomplete. He’s not escalating issues or seeking help. You’ve decided it’s time for a firmer performance conversation.
Your Role
Manager
Goal: Call out the pattern of underperformance and align on accountability
Character Profile
Tariq Hassan, Early 30s (Male)
A mid-level engineer who’s hit some past successes but is now missing key deliverables. Feedback hasn’t stuck, and there's growing frustration from teammates.