Conflict: CAUSING A WORKPLACE HAZARD

CAUSING A WORKPLACE HAZARD

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HELPFUL TIP:

Conflict is your story’s secret sauce, supplying tension, relationship friction, and complications to a character’s journey. It comes in a million different forms, so identify the obstacles and problems that will hit your character the hardest by using the Character Builder to uncover their primary insecurities, fears , and desires. Don’t forget to include everyday conflict scenarios that will frustrate them and keep the pressure high.

The character using tools, machinery, or technology improperly
Accidentally causing a fire
Handling chemicals or hazardous materials incorrectly
Not following safety and security protocols
Exposing co-workers to a contagious disease
Failing to carry out safety drills
Neglecting routine maintenance, updates, or inspections
Contributing to a toxic environment with bullying, discrimination, or harassment
Bringing an unsafe animal to work
Allowing an unauthorized person onto a work site
Carrying out a violent act at the worksite
Failing to dispose of toxic or hazardous waste appropriately
Falling asleep or becoming distracted during working hours
Careless sharing of sensitive information
Exposing co-workers to allergens
The character saving money by hiring less people, leading to reduced safety for those on site

CAUSING A WORKPLACE HAZARD

HELPFUL TIP:

CATEGORY:

EXAMPLES:

MINOR COMPLICATIONS:

POTENTIALLY DISASTROUS RESULTS:

RESULTING EMOTIONS:

POSSIBLE INTERNAL STRUGGLES:

PEOPLE WHO COULD BE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED:

NEGATIVE TRAITS THAT COULD MAKE THE SITUATION WORSE:

IMPACT ON BASIC NEEDS:

WOUNDS THIS COULD LEAD TO:

POSITIVE TRAITS TO HELP THE CHARACTER COPE:

POSITIVE OUTCOMES: