Question: Describe a time when you had to lead and inspire a team to overcome a challenge. What happened and how did you do it?
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Describe a situation where you needed to inspire/lead a team. What challenges did you meet and how did you achieve your objectives?
Follow-up questions:
- N/A
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Basic – Active Listening,Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Speaking,Management of Personnel Resources,Social – Coordination (Adjusting one’s own actions in relation to others),Social – Rapport Buiding/Relating and Connecting with others,Social – Social Perceptiveness
Abilities:
Work Activity (Task):
Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (for Problem Identification),Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Interacting with Others – Assigning Tasks to Others (Delegation and Direction),Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Coaching and Developing Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others,Interacting with Others – Developing and Building Teams,Interacting with Others – Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships,Interacting with Others – Monitoring and Controlling Resources,Interacting with Others – Performance Management (Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates),Interacting with Others – Provide Consultation and Advice to Others,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Scheduling Work and Activities (Rostering),Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Relationship With Subordinates,Interpersonal Relationships – Responsibility for Outcomes and Results of Others,Job Structure – Frequency of Decision Making,Job Structure – Level of Responsibility (Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Organization Results)
What to look for in an answer:
You are looking to understand how well co-workers and team members would respond to the candidate and how would the candidate interact with them.
You are looking for leadership and interpersonal style of the candidate.
If the candidate understands the importance of tailoring motivational approaches according to the personality type.
If the candidate demonstrates their awareness of the common factors that help increase motivation at work.
If the candidate emphasizes on giving consistent feedback to the team members.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the candidate’s response does not contain the positive outcome.
If the candidate motivational strategies seems to be not working in the industry.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.totaljobs.com/advice/most-common-competency-based-interview-questions