Description
Describe a situation when you had to motivate a colleague to contribute to a project that wasn't under your direct supervision.
1. Influence : The ability to motivate others to act in the absence of direct authority speaks to your influencing skills.
2. Empathy : Understanding and connecting with an employee's motivators or concerns is essential in persuading them to help.
3. Team collaboration : Demonstrates your capacity to work across teams and promote a collaborative environment.
4. Leadership : Shows your leadership qualities, especially the ability to lead by example and inspire others without formal authority.
1. Assessing leadership capability : Evaluates your potential to lead and influence within a team setting.
2. Understanding team dynamics : Gauges how you navigate and understand interpersonal relations and team roles.
3. Evaluating interpersonal skills : Assesses how effectively you communicate and motivate colleagues.
4. Testing problem-solving abilities : Examines your approach to overcoming the challenge of engaging someone outside your direct control.
1. Define the context : Set the scene by providing background on the project and why the employee's help was needed.
2. Explain your approach : Detail the strategies or methods you used to motivate the employee.
3. Highlight the outcome : Conclude with the results of the employee's contribution and its impact on the project's success.