Management Questions Flashcards
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How do you prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines?
Combination of:
Agile project management methodologies and tools (Jira) to break projects into smaller manageable tasks
Work prioritisation based on urgency, complexity, and client impact.
Identify blockers
Ensure resources are allocated efficiently by holding regular stand-up meetings to assess progress,
Maintain a risk register to mitigate any challenges proactively.
How do you ensure quality when managing outsourced teams across multiple locations?
Set clear expectations and defining KPIs.
Robust coding standards and enforce automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium for web apps, Appium for mobile).
Regular code reviews
Paired programming
Sprint retrospectives
Version control to avoid misalignments.
How do you handle conflicts within your team?
Open communication and active listening.
Bring all parties together to identify root causes and ensure everyone feels heard.
Guide the team toward a mutually beneficial solution.
For ongoing tensions, I may provide coaching or involve HR if necessary.
Describe a time you dealt with a difficult client. How did you manage expectations?
Changing requirements late
Meeting to
Clarify priorities and explaining the impact of scope changes on timelines and costs.
Change management process to document requests and obtain approvals,
Ensuring alignment going forward.
How do you ensure effective communication between developers, designers, and stakeholders?
Facilitate collaboration by
Creating a shared understanding of project goals.
I use tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams for real-time communication
Confluence for documentation.
I involve all stakeholders during sprint or PI planning or feature ready meetings
What metrics do you use to track the success of your projects?
Delivery timelines (percentage of on-time releases).
Code quality (measured through defect rates and code reviews).
Team velocity (story points completed per sprint).
Client satisfaction (measured via surveys or Net Promoter Scores).
Retro… metrics are reviewed regularly to identify areas for improvement.
How do you stay updated on new technologies and trends in web and mobile development?
blogs
webinars
conferences
encourage team to take online courses and certifications
knowledge-sharing sessions keep the entire team updated.
What steps do you take to onboard new team members effectively?
Structured onboarding plan
Introductions to team members, project documentation, and tools.
Pairing with mentors to facilitate knowledge transfer.
Schedule periodic preliminary goals for the integration period
Schedule one-on-one meetings to understand their challenges and offer support during their transition.
How do you manage resource allocation when faced with competing priorities?
Assess scope and deadlines of each project to determine resource needs.
Tools for resource planning dashboards to visualise workloads.
Negotiate with stakeholders to reprioritize tasks
Cross-train team members to maximize flexibility.
How do you measure and improve team performance?
SMART goals
Track progress through regular performance reviews.
Use feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Provide training opportunities, encourage feedback,
Pair programming
Communities
What is your approach to risk management in projects?
Risk assessment during the planning
Identifying potential issues related to budget, timelines, or technology
Document risks
Prioritise by severity
Addressed through mitigation plans.
Regular updates and monitoring
How do you handle underperforming team members?
Understanding the root cause through one-on-one conversations.
Skills-related through training or pair work
Motivation-related focus on setting clear goals and providing regular feedback
Formal performance improvement plan for Persistent underperformance
How do you balance innovation with project deadlines?
Allocate time for R&D within the project lifecycle balanced by setting clear milestones to ensure deadlines are met
Experiment and hackathon days few times per year
What do you consider when hiring for a development team?
Prioritise both
Technical skills (proficiency in relevant programming languages, frameworks, etc.)
Soft skills (communication, adaptability, teamwork).
Problem-solving abilities through technical tests or live coding sessions.
Cultural fit
How do you balance client requirements with technical feasibility?
Collaborate with clients to understand needs
Consult the technical team to assess feasibility.
Propose alternative solutions if requirements are not feasible
