158. How do you prioritize your projects?

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Could you talk about your strategy for prioritizing projects?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Prioritization : Ability to effectively rank tasks and projects in order of importance.

  • 2. Time Management : Efficiency in managing time to ensure that the right amount of effort is allocated to each project.

  • 3. Decision Making : Capacity to make strategic choices regarding which projects to tackle first based on various factors like deadlines, resources, and impact.

  • 4. Strategic Thinking : Capability to anticipate outcomes and see the big picture to ensure that the projects aligned with organizational goals are prioritized.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding of Role : To see if you comprehend the responsibilities and duties of a Technical Program Manager with respect to project management.

  • 2. Assessment of Skills : To gauge your ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining productivity and meeting deadlines.

  • 3. Evaluation of Judgment : To assess your ability to exercise good judgment when selecting which projects to prioritize.

  • 4. Insight into Work Style : To get a glimpse into your personal work style and how it might fit within the team and company structure.


Hints
  • 1. Discuss Tools and Methods : You could mention specific tools or frameworks you use for prioritization like Eisenhower Matrix, MoSCoW method, or any proprietary systems.

  • 2. Reflect on Previous Experience : Sharing how you’ve prioritized projects in the past can demonstrate your practical application of skills.

  • 3. Mention Collaboration : Highlight how you work with stakeholders and team members to prioritize tasks, showing your collaborative and communicative approach.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Leadership
Roles: 
Technical Program Manager
Companies: 
Google
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