Difficult Conversations Simulator

You are the HR Head. Riya, your top performer, is walking in to demand a promotion today. You can't say yes. You can't afford to say no. Five phases. One conversation. If trust hits zero, Riya resigns.

Find cluesChoose wordsHold steadyBuild the planSet the tone

Hard mode: less time, faster demands, +50% points

Beat the clock. Every phase is timed. Earn points for speed, accuracy and combos. Hints cost 25 points. Reach 3 stars and beat your best score!

Headphones recommended. Voice-over and soft music play during the game.

Phase 1: Read the file

Move your torch (mouse or finger) over the dark file. Find and click 3 hidden clues within 45 seconds. Faster means bonus points.

EMPLOYEE FILE: RIYA, Senior Account Manager

Team: Key Accounts | Joined: 4 years ago

Training completed: 36 hours | Attendance: 98%

Q3 target achieved: 140% (Q1 and Q2 similar)

Manager notes: "Reliable, ambitious, client favourite."

Last appraisal rating: Outstanding

Last career discussion: 14 months ago

Current grade: Level 4 | Next grade: Level 5

Market watch: recruiter profile views: 9 this month

Open roles at Level 5 in team: 1 (needs board approval)

Riya's trust

Tension

Phase 2: Open the conversation (20s per reply)

Phase 3: Hold steady (50s, build combos)

Demands fly toward you. Answer the nearest one: 1 Acknowledge feelings (blue), 2 Set a boundary (amber), 3 Share facts (violet).

Phase 5: Close with the right tone (18s)

Drag across the pad. Left to right = warmth, bottom to top = firmness. Keep the cursor inside the glowing zone to calm Riya.

Phase 4: Build the plan (40s)

Tap an action card, then tap the timeline slot where it belongs (or drag it). Beware of empty promises!

Debrief

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