In order to demonstrate change in the leadership and management style and minimize the trauma associated with this unfortunate budget reduction, the CEO has asked you to consult with the management team on proposed strategies for making this transition transparent, inclusive and as smooth as possible. You will be responsible for consulting with the entire management team on their strategic roles and responsibilities in leading this organisational change. You will also need to help them understand where they are likely to encounter resistance. You recognize that several members of the management team are not particularly excited about a task force coming together to advise them on executive decisions, particularly a group that is comprised of line management staff some of which might be affected by the final decision. However, the CEO has given you this responsibility, and has promised to support your recommendations for the viability of Red and Blue Engineering. Your assessor will arrange the role play so that you can consult with the management team (your classmates will act in this role). You will need to facilitate that discussion and negotiate an agreement between the management team to solve the