1514. What would you recommend to a partner complaining about slow progress in development?

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Imagine you're working with a partner who's expressing frustration over the pace of development. What approach or strategies would you recommend to alleviate their concerns and help accelerate progress?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Problem-solving : Ability to analyze the factors contributing to slow development and propose effective solutions.

  • 2. Communication : Capable of articulating your recommendations clearly and persuasively to the partner.

  • 3. Patience : Maintaining composure and understanding when dealing with partners' frustrations.

  • 4. Partnership management : Understanding how to manage relationship with partners including expectation setting and collaboration.

Purpose
  • 1. Empathy : Assessing your ability to empathize with partners and clients.

  • 2. Client management skills : Evaluating how you would maintain a positive working relationship with a partner during challenging situations.

  • 3. Strategic thinking : Understanding your ability to think strategically about development processes and recommendations.

  • 4. Adaptability : Observing your flexibility in addressing and adapting to partners' concerns about project timelines.


Hints
  • 1. Consider the big picture : Think about the overall project timeline and how specific strategies can help speed up development without sacrificing quality.

  • 2. Focus on collaboration : Emphasize ways in which you can work with the partner to jointly address the issue.

  • 3. Mention previous experience : If applicable, relate to any past situations where you successfully managed a similar partner concern.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Communication
Roles: 
Solution Area Specialist
Companies: 
Microsoft
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