Roleplay Scenario
Scenario Overview
With performance reviews around the corner, you want to make a strong case for your promotion. It's all about telling a story that showcases your impact and ties back to the company's goals.
Roles & Setup
Role A – Employee (You)
You're here to share your achievements with your manager.
Your goal: Tell a clear, compelling story about your contributions that aligns with the company's big picture.
Role B – Manager
You're ready to hear about your employee's accomplishments. You're looking for evidence of impact and alignment with company goals.
Your goal: Evaluate the employee’s contributions and consider them for a promotion.
Role C – Mentor (Optional)
You're here to give feedback on the presentation.
Your goal: Help refine the story to make sure it's impactful and easy to follow.
Suggested Openers
Employee:
- “I've been thinking about the past year and how my work has helped us hit our goals. I'd love to share that with you.”
- “I want to tell you about some key projects I've led that I think make a strong case for my promotion.”
Manager:
- “Sure, let’s hear it. I’m interested in how your work has supported our goals.”
- “I’m all ears. Let’s see how your contributions fit with our objectives.”
Mentor:
- “Let’s polish your story to make sure it really highlights your impact.”
- “I’m here to help make your narrative as effective as possible.”
Sample Roleplay in Action
Employee:
“Thanks for your time. Over the last year, I led a project to improve our customer feedback system. We increased actionable insights by 40%, which has been crucial for boosting customer satisfaction.”
Manager:
“That sounds great. Can you give me an example of how those insights improved our product or service?”
Employee:
“Sure thing. We used them to prioritize new features that increased user engagement by 20%, helping us improve customer retention.”
Mentor:
“That’s a strong example. Maybe add how you worked with other teams to make this happen?”
Employee:
“Good idea. I collaborated with the product and marketing teams to integrate feedback into our development cycle, ensuring we deliver features our users really want.”
Manager:
“Excellent. What do you see as your next steps if you’re promoted?”
Employee:
“I’d love to take on bigger projects and mentor newer team members, which I think would really help us amplify our impact.”
Manager:
“Thanks for sharing this. Your work is impressive, and I’ll definitely consider it as we look at promotions.”
Post-Scenario Tools
Curveball Mode (Optional)
Throw in one of these during the roleplay to test adaptability:
- The manager asks for specific examples of leadership and teamwork.
- The mentor suggests a different angle for the story.
- New company priorities are announced that shift the focus of your achievements.
Reflection Checklist
As the Employee:
- Did you clearly explain your impact and contributions?
- Did you connect your story to company goals?
- Did you outline how a promotion would allow you to contribute even more?
As the Manager:
- Did you ask for details to understand the impact better?
- Did you assess how the employee’s contributions fit with promotion criteria?
As the Mentor:
- Did you provide feedback to strengthen the presentation?
- Did you help highlight key achievements effectively?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Getting too technical without focusing on results.
- Not tying your achievements to company strategies.
- Overlooking the importance of leadership and teamwork.
Pro Tip
Make your story about more than just what you did—focus on why it matters for the company. This connection makes your case for promotion both compelling and memorable.