Question: What is your approach to trying out new ideas even if the result is uncertain?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

When you are unsure of the outcome when trying a new idea, how do you react?

Follow-up questions:

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Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Skills:

Basic – Active Learning,Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making,Systems Analysis

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility),Cognitive – Flexibility of Closure (Pattern Detection),Cognitive – Originality,Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition),Cognitive – Speed of Closure (Thinking Speed)

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts),Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People,Mental Processes – Making Decisions and Solving Problems,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work,Mental Processes – Thinking Creatively (Creativity),Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Coordinate or Lead Others,Job Structure – Freedom to Make Decisions,Job Structure – Frequency of Decision Making,Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Adaptability/Flexibility,Analytical Thinking,Assertiveness/Courage,Attention to Detail,Handling Ambiguity,Initiative,Persistence/Perseverance,Risk Tolerance,Stress Tolerance

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for the candidate’s ability to keep up with the latest changes and accept to take risks in it’s implementation.
If the candidate understands the importance of trying new ideas and it’s impact on their growth and the organizations as a whole.
If the candidate is excited about trying new ideas at work and implement any new learnings they gain from time to time.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate hasn’t implemented a new idea at work fearing it may turn out negatively.
If the candidate does take risks of implementing new ideas but lacks common planning and preventive measures.

Sample Answer:

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