RICS APC questions - Leader Flashcards
How can leadership and motivation theories can be applied in practice?
Goal Setting: Using SMART goals to provide direction and motivation.
Feedback Loops: Regularly reviewing and providing feedback to enhance performance.
Reward Systems: Implementing incentive programs based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs or Herzberg’s two-factor theory.
Transformational Leadership: Inspiring and challenging team members to achieve a shared vision.
Participative Leadership: Involving team members in decision-making to boost morale and commitment.
How have you applied your understanding of how organisational design and communication strategies can affect leadership?
Organizational Structure: Designed flat hierarchies to promote open communication and empower employees.
**Feedback Mechanisms: **Implemented open-door policies and regular town-hall meetings.
Cross-functional Teams: Encouraged diverse teams to foster innovation and holistic viewpoints.
Clear Communication Channels: Established protocols for top-down and bottom-up communication to ensure clarity.
How have you applied your understanding of the ingredients necessary to create high performing teams?
Clear Roles: Defined roles and responsibilities to avoid overlaps and ensure accountability.
Team Building: Organized team-building activities to foster trust and camaraderie.
Continuous Training: Provided regular training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Performance Metrics: Set clear KPIs and regularly reviewed team performance against them.
Open Communication: Encouraged open dialogue to address concerns and celebrate successes.
On Beenham Solar, how did you assemble the right team?
- Secured Board Approval to define clear objectives.
- Identified internal capabilities within the organization.
- Sought external consultants with specific skills, capabilities, and expertise.
- Filled knowledge or experience gaps by bringing in specialized consultants.
How did you ensure that the different disciplines worked well together?
- Clearly defined roles and responsibilities for each team member.
- Organized regular interdisciplinary meetings to foster collaboration.
- Established clear project milestones and deliverables.
- Encouraged open dialogue and feedback loops.
How did you promote good communication?
- Maintained effective lines of communication between all parties.
- Set up regular project update meetings.
- Used collaborative tools and platforms for real-time updates.
- Encouraged team members to voice concerns and provide feedback.
Would you have managed the team differently if you did this again?
- While the original approach was effective, continuous improvement could involve:
- More frequent check-ins with individual team members.
- Implementing advanced project management tools.
- Organizing team-building activities to further enhance collaboration.
How did you ensure the full team knew all the objectives?
- Referred to original objectives and instructions consistently.
- Shared a clear project brief with all team members.
- Organized kickoff meetings to align everyone with the project’s goals.
- Regularly revisited and reinforced objectives during project updates.
On Bishop’s Stortford, how did you select the solicitor, planning consultant and engineers?
- Agreed on criteria with line manager and divisional director.
- Identified professionals with expertise relevant to the project’s requirements.
- Considered past collaborations, recommendations, and track records.
- Evaluated their experience with similar projects and their understanding of local regulations.
What was your biggest challenge in leading this team?
- Coordinating multiple disciplines with varying priorities and ensuring alignment towards a common goal.
- Managing potential conflicts of interest and differing opinions on project direction.
How did you overcome it?
- Established clear roles and responsibilities for each team member.
- Fostered open communication, encouraging team members to voice concerns and provide feedback.
- Organized regular interdisciplinary meetings to ensure alignment and address any emerging issues promptly.
How did you ensure your meetings were as effective as possible?
- Set clear agendas and shared them in advance.
- Allocated specific time slots for each discussion point to ensure time efficiency.
- Encouraged active participation from all team members.
- Concluded meetings with clear action items, responsibilities, and deadlines.
- Followed up with minutes and action points to ensure accountability.
Employment Rights Act 1996
Sets out the statutory employment rights of workers and employees.
Equality Act 2010
- Treat all employees fairly and consistently.
- Ensure opportunities for all to demonstrate commitment.
- No discrimination based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, etc.
- Adherence to the Equality Act 2010.
- Positive actions, including training, to support those with protected characteristics.
- Measures taken must be proportionate to achieve the intended aim.
