Level 1 — First presentation to a small panel
Presenting a proposal confidently and writing a persuasive executive summary.
You present your proposal to a small, supportive committee.
Summarize your proposal in two powerful sentences for the committee member.
You answer a supportive question from a friendly committee member.
Level 2 — Answering clarifying questions
Answering precisely about methodology and feasibility details.
You answer a precise, detailed question from a committee member.
Explain the implementation methodology of your proposal to the committee member.
You respond to a committee member's question regarding the practical feasibility of your proposal.
Level 3 — Defending a proposal against skepticism
Defending feasibility and standing out from competing proposals.
You are defending your proposal to a member who doubts its success.
A committee member compares you to a similar proposal submitted previously.
A committee member suggests an amendment that strengthens your proposal.
Level 4 — Handling multiple objections from the panel
Handling multiple objections and defending the budget and capacity.
The committee chair raises several objections to your proposal at once.
The committee chair questions your proposal's high budget.
The committee chair questions your personal ability to implement the proposal.
Level 5 — Convincing a strict panel to decide in your favor
A strong final defense, negotiating terms and accepting the decision maturely.
You present your final defense before the committee's final decision.
The committee offers you conditional approval on your proposal.
You receive the committee's final decision on your proposal.