2995. Can you work across different departments?

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Can you tell me about a time when you had to work with teams from different departments?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Interdepartmental Collaboration : The ability to effectively work with individuals and groups from various departments within an organization.

  • 2. Communication : Strong communication skills are required to liaise between different teams and departments.

  • 3. Leadership : Adeptness in leading cross-functional teams and influencing without authority in situations where departmental teams need to collaborate.

  • 4. Adaptability : Being flexible and adaptive in working with varying team dynamics and business processes.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Cross-Functional Competency : Determining your capacity to work effectively with others who may have different perspectives or goals.

  • 2. Evaluating Communication Skills : Gauging how well you communicate and collaborate with others who may not share your expertise.

  • 3. Understanding Leadership Potential : Observing how you might take initiative and lead when working with various departments.

  • 4. Checking Organizational Awareness : Seeing if you understand and navigate the complexities of an organization's structure.


Hints
  • 1. Mention cross-departmental projects : Discuss specific projects where you successfully collaborated with different departments.

  • 2. Emphasize clear communication : Highlight how you ensured everyone was on the same page despite departmental boundaries.

  • 3. Reflection on challenges and resolutions : Reflect on any challenges faced during cross-departmental efforts and how you addressed them.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Leadership
Roles: 
Director
Companies: 
Intel
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