2087. How do you plan for the unexpected?

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In your professional experience, can you tell me about a time when you had to plan for an unexpected situation? What steps did you take to manage and mitigate the risks involved?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Risk Management : The ability to identify potential risks and establish preventative measures.

  • 2. Adaptability : The capacity to adjust to new conditions and swiftly change plans when necessary.

  • 3. Contingency Planning : The capability to develop backup plans and alternatives when primary plans fail.

  • 4. Problem-Solving : Efficiently resolving issues that arise due to unexpected events and minimizing their impact.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Anticipatory Skills : Evaluating your ability to foresee and prepare for possible future events.

  • 2. Judging Response to Change : Understanding how you react to sudden changes or challenges.

  • 3. Understanding Planning Abilities : Determining your competency in creating effective plans that account for various potential outcomes.

  • 4. Evaluating Stress Management : Seeing how you handle stress that comes with unexpected scenarios.


Hints
  • 1. Discuss Past Experiences : Mention specific instances where you successfully navigated an unexpected event.

  • 2. Highlight Proactive Measures : Show that you take proactive steps to anticipate and mitigate risks before they become a problem.

  • 3. Explain Your Thought Process : Detail the steps and thought process behind your planning for unexpected situations including contingency strategies.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
IT PM
Companies: 
Cisco
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