What are effective questions to elicit a candidate's project management experience?

1. Describe a project you managed that did not meet the initially agreed timeframe. What were the difficulties you faced and what did you do to overcome them? 2. Please describe a situation in which you managed multiple projects at the same time. How did you prioritize them and what were the challenges? 3. Describe a project in which you needed to go the extra mile to convince the project team to all pitch in their efforts.

1. Describe a Successful Project You Managed: 2. What were the project goals, and how did you ensure they were achieved? 3. Can you share an example of a project that presented unexpected challenges? How did you handle it? 4. What strategies did you use to keep the project on track when facing obstacles? 5. How do you approach project planning? What tools and methodologies do you use? 6. How do you manage changes in project scope or unexpected requirements? 7. Can you provide an example of a challenging communication situation and how you resolved it? 8. Can you provide an example of a project where stakeholder management was crucial to success? 9. Have you worked with different project management methodologies? How did you adapt?

When interviewing a candidate for a project management position, it's crucial to ask questions that provide insights into their experience, skills, and approach to project management. Here are some effective questions to elicit a candidate's project management experience: 1: Can you walk me through a project you've handled, starting from the initial stages to its completion? 2: Which project management methodologies do you have experience with, and do you have a favorite? Why or why not? 3: When you're knee-deep in a project, how do you decide what tasks to prioritize and how to divvy up resources? 5: We all encounter projects that don't go as planned. Can you share a story about one of those times and what you learned from the experience?

I think it`d be much stimulating to ask a story of one of his/her projects by going into details such as methodology, scope, requirements, challenging moments, extra cost demand, lessons learns etc.

We can get an insight about candidate's experience by checking the real time scenario based questions. Few examples are as below 1.Given a scenario, checking what were the challenges candidate faced and how did the candidate overcome these challenges 2.Improvements to be implemented as per the candidate's point of view and why?

Realizar perguntas claras e objetivas, demostrando ao candidato que você está atento a história e trajetória dele. Solicitar exemplos de aplica??o dos conceitos apresentados ir além do " o que fazia?" e questionar o "como fazia?" vai ajudar a entnder melhor os conhecimentos específicos do candidato.

There is no such thing as a no glitch project. Something always comes up. A successful project manager allows for those blips by utilizing a flow chart with leeway. If the built in leeway is not needed, then the project manager is a hero who brings it in under deadline and possibly under budget. Needless to say, training is key to the success of the project. Previously trained team members are priceless because they know what quality level is expected and how to communicate clearly. Leadership and training support a successful project as well as day to day operations.

Adaptability in Project Management is key. We use the following: Give us an example of a production project where you faced a major challenge or risk, and how they identified, mitigated, and resolved it. It can be a real balancing act... Here's a question to address it: How do you balance the need for structure and process with the need for flexibility and innovation in their projects.

Here’s two additional questions that can be asked: 1. How do you typically approach project planning, and what key elements do you consider when creating a project schedule? 2. Can you share a specific example of a project where you faced challenges in meeting deadlines? How did you address these challenges, and what adjustments did you make to the project schedule?

Creo importante no solo preguntar sobre lo que han hecho, sino también sobre cómo lo han hecho. Solicitar ejemplos concretos de proyectos anteriores nos proporciona una visión clara de sus habilidades y enfoques prácticos. Puedes considerar preguntas que profundicen en su enfoque, experiencia y habilidades prácticas. ?Cuál es tu enfoque típico al planificar un nuevo proyecto desde el principio? ?Cómo identificas y priorizas las tareas clave al planificar un proyecto? ?Qué elementos consideras al establecer un cronograma para un proyecto? ?Cómo gestionas los plazos de un proyecto para asegurarte de cumplir con las fechas límite?

Can you discuss a time when you had to deal with a project that faced unexpected challenges or setbacks? How did you handle it? This question gauges the candidate's ability to adapt and problem-solve in dynamic project environments.

Here’s 3 more questions: 1. How do you identify and assess potential risks at the beginning of a project, and what strategies do you employ to proactively manage and mitigate these risks throughout the project lifecycle? 2. Can you provide an example of a project where unforeseen issues arose? How did you identify these issues, and what steps did you take to address and resolve them? 3. How do you communicate project risks and issues to stakeholders, and how do you ensure transparency while maintaining confidence in the project's success?

Il y a deux options : soit le mettre en situation en lui parlant d'une expérience passée dans votre entreprise et lui demander comment il a réagi, soit lui demander de parler d'un problème qu'il a rencontré lors d'un de ses projets.

The usual Question: Tell us about a time when you had to handle an unexpected challenge during a project, and how you dealt with it?

In assessing a candidate's project management experience in alignment with PMI principles, effective questions span the entire project lifecycle. How do you identify and manage project risks? Can you share a specific example where your risk management approach positively influenced project outcomes?

In my experience, To evaluate potential recruits for their alignment with our clinic's mission, emphasize specific inquiries during the recruiting process. Ask about their experience in team management, conflict resolution within teams, and collaboration with stakeholders. Look for individuals demonstrating strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders. Prioritize candidates showcasing alignment with our clinic's values, emphasizing holistic health, cultural respect, and innovative approaches in their previous roles for achieving our mission. The answers truly rely on if they fit the role or not.Some questions I would ask is usually based on the JD and their resume combined to find out.

Project Management Institute (PMI) emphasizes a holistic approach to project management, covering various aspects such as initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing. In your experience, how do you engage and manage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle? Can you provide an example of a project where stakeholder communication was critical to success?

1. How do you build and maintain a positive and productive team dynamic? Can you share an example of a challenging team situation you've encountered and how you addressed it? 2. Describe your approach to stakeholder management. How do you identify and prioritize stakeholders, and what strategies do you use to ensure their engagement and satisfaction throughout the project?

As a project manager, it is important to be able to lead, motivate, and coordinate the project team and stakeholders. To assess a candidate's ability to do this, you can ask questions such as how they build and manage the project team, how they resolve conflicts among team members, and how they communicate and collaborate with stakeholder

How do you ensure effective communication within the team? For me is imperative to have effective communication in order to keep the team informed and engaged through the extend of the project.

Considero que es sumamente importante evaluar la gestión de la etapa del cierre de proyecto, para poder conocer el estilo que tiene el candidato. Porque cada persona tiene un estilo diferente para cerrar un evento, plan, proyecto, etc. Habrán quienes elaboren un informe muy detallado y específico, que posiblemente den inicio a otro proyecto. Y habrán también quienes sean más acotados y directos al mencionar lo que se logró. Ambos estilos son totalmente válidos y dependerá del cultural fit que busque la compa?ía.

1. What indicators tell you that a project has created value for the organization going forward? 2. Describe a time you obtained feedback from project stakeholders after completion identifying areas for improvement. What were your next steps? 3. Can you provide an example of a project where you completed a post-implementation review that led to incorporating the findings into future processes?

I would ask: 1. How do you build and maintain a positive and productive team dynamic? Can you share an example of a challenging team situation you've encountered and how you addressed it? 2. Describe your approach to stakeholder management. How do you identify and prioritize stakeholders, and what strategies do you use to ensure their engagement and satisfaction throughout the project?

Ask questions like, "How do you track project progress?" and "Can you share a situation where you had to adjust project activities to meet changing requirements?" This provides insights into their adaptability and responsiveness, key traits in project management. The Standish Group's report also highlights that 43% of projects were challenged by changing project requirements.

How do you define success for a project, and what metrics do you use to measure it? How do you ensure that project deliverables are of high quality and meet stakeholder requirements? What is the importance of documenting the process and the life of the project?

In any role, a question you should always ask is: "What does it take to be an effective communicator?" Every role requires communication, especially in roles that lead initiatives or teams like Project Management. I've had many candidates comment on this being the hardest question in the interview. It makes candidates stop and think through how they communicate and whether or not they've found those actions to be effective. Their response is typically very telling.

From the resourcing perspective, the PM candidate needs to be asked questions about potential project growth management. Here are the questions: Did you have in your practice situations, where you felt that it was time for the project to grow, and to hire new people? What were your steps in this situation? What are the signals, that your project needs additional people in your team? What main argument can you use in order to convince upper management to approve the additional hiring in your team? These questions can help to understand how will person handle project growth matter.

I would typically ask the candidate to describe any failed project that they have been a part of and what lessons were learnt from it. This also help in ascertaining how that has impacted their sense of judgement, emotions and objectivity.

One question that I ask all leaders is: "What is your leadership style?" This question is very important because you find out if the leader puts their team first to make the company successful (Leadership 101 = if the team fails, it's because of the leader; if the team succeeds, it's because of the team). If they give an answer that suggests that they have not given this much thought or that they like to 'test' their employees, they most likely need leadership training at least and at most, they may not be a born leader or their leadership style is suited for a different team.

A beneficial practice I have adopted involves maintaining a project diary to document the insights gained from various projects. In the fast-paced environment we operate in, it is imperative to record lessons learned and key takeaways from past experiences. Failing to document these crucial insights may lead to the inadvertent repetition of mistakes.