2989. When did design go off the rails and what did you do about it?

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Could you describe a time when a design or project you were overseeing did not go as planned? How did you identify the issue, and what steps did you take to correct the situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Problem Solving : Assesses your ability to identify when a project is heading in the wrong direction and your capability to implement a solution.

  • 2. Decision Making : Evaluates your judgment skills in making critical decisions during a project crisis.

  • 3. Leadership : Measures your leadership in guiding your team through a challenging situation and navigating them back on track.

  • 4. Adaptability : Determines your flexibility in handling unexpected challenges and your skill to adapt strategies when necessary.

Purpose
  • 1. Experience Evaluation : Determines whether you have had experience with projects that have gone awry and how you handled them.

  • 2. Crisis Management : Assesses your ability to manage a crisis in a project setting.

  • 3. Competency Demonstration : Gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your competency in your field and role.

  • 4. Methodology Insight : Provides insight into your problem-solving methodology and how you apply it in real-world scenarios.


Hints
  • 1. Mention the early signs : Describe the early signs that indicated the project design was going off the rails.

  • 2. Focus on action steps : Detail the specific actions you took to rectify the situation.

  • 3. Reflect on the lessons learned : Reflect on the situation and share what you learned from the experience.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Leadership
Roles: 
Chief Software Architect
Companies: 
Intel
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