- 01What do you do when you're having difficulty solving a problem?“I've checked the obvious things, so can I run this problem past you?”
- 02What do you do when you have a problem with a direct report?“Can we find twenty minutes today? I've noticed something I'd like to talk through.”
- 03What do you do when you have a problem with your boss?“Could I grab ten minutes? I'd like to talk about how we plan the week.”
- 04What do you do when you have a problem with your job?“This part of my job isn't working, and I've got an idea to fix it.”
- 05What do you do when you have a problem with a coworker?“Have you got a minute? I think we've been stepping on each other's toes.”
- 06How do you handle conflict?“Before we argue about the answer, can we agree on what we're trying to solve?”
- 07Have you fired anyone?“I haven't had to let anyone go, but I've had some hard conversations.”
- 08What do you do when a worker is giving the team more problems than help?“I've noticed the team's been slowing down, and I want to understand why.”
- 09When do you know enough is enough when dealing with a subordinate who doesn't seem to be helping?“We've agreed on a plan, and we'll check the progress again in four weeks.”
- 10Do you like to work by yourself or with others?“I do my best thinking alone, but I like checking my ideas with the team.”
- 11How do you get along with others?“I don't click with everyone, but I can work well with almost anyone.”