What do you do if your leadership skills are put to the test in a technological innovation interview?

Discrete leadership styles are in the process of being thoroughly debunked, although I'd very much doubt anybody interviewing you would be aware of that. Personally, I would explore how to adapt your style to the various situational contexts of the technological domain, and why each style delivers increased value in that specific context. You'd have to be able to explain how you recognize various situational patterns that prompt you to change your style to better fit the requirements. In my experience with high-tech innovators, they like situational leadership, which explores this within industrial-era work. Although I don't think it goes anywhere near far enough, I'd suggest you start with that.

Leading innovation requires more than technical skill; it's about fostering an environment where teams feel safe to share and learn from failures. One pivotal project taught me the importance of adaptability and transparent communication. Facing unexpected setbacks, we adjusted our timeline, prioritizing openness over sticking rigidly to plans. This not only salvaged our project but also strengthened our team's trust and collaboration. Embracing authenticity, I encourage open feedback and view challenges as growth opportunities. True leadership lies in navigating adversity with grace, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and psychological safety.

Além de identificar e refletir sobre seu estilo de lideran?a, é essencial reconhecer sua adaptabilidade. Na inova??o tecnológica, a lideran?a situacional pode ser mais eficaz. Ao invés de aderir rigidamente a um estilo, adapte-se às necessidades do projeto e da equipe. Isso demonstra versatilidade e capacidade de liderar em contextos diversos.

Become a meta-leader. A meta-leader can exercise all leader styles, and can take a role that is beyond a leader. Not everyone can be a meta-leader.

Good innovation leaders do more than know technology. They make a safe space for teams to share ideas and learn from mistakes. Be flexible and communicate openly. When challenges arise, you can just focus on discussing things and changing the plan as needed. This helps the team get past the problems and work together better. Be authentic, listen to feedback, and see challenges as chances to grow. Change how you lead based on what the team and project need. This creates a culture of always improving and helps everyone do their best work.

I'm intrigued that STAR remains a popular framework, but if you push people (including recruiters), very few understands how to tell the difference between the T and the A. A tweak to the framework I was given, which I think is easier to use and makes the storytelling better, is SOAR: Situation Obstacle Action Result Switching 'Obstacle' for 'Task' allows you to build a richer story by saying, "What made this difficult in this organisation was...". Those interviewing can recognise the situation - perhaps in their organisation - which lets you show empathy and understanding of what they are trying to do.

During the interview, articulate your thoughts on emerging and disruptive technologies, and innovation opportunities. Share your perspective on the industry's evolution and how the company can use new technologies for benefit. Use examples to illustrate your strategic thinking. Describe identifying a challenge, developing a vision, and creating a roadmap to achieve goals. Explain your vision-aligned strategies. Showcase your ability to anticipate trends and stay current with industry developments. Discuss incorporating knowledge into decision-making and your willingness to explore new ideas. Demonstrate your leadership in driving the company's technology strategy and positioning it for success.

Uno de los elementos clave en entrevistas es dar a conocer qué competencias hemos desarrollado en nuestra vida profesional y los resultados que nos han ayudado a conseguir. Con este fin, es importante mostrar qué desafíos se nos han presentado en posiciones similares a las que estamos postulando, detallando el contexto y mostrando cómo los resolvimos, cuáles han sido nuestros aprendizajes como profesionales, evidenciando nuestras fortalezas y el progreso en la atención de nuestras oportunidades de mejora. Es importante identificar las habilidades explícitas que se esperan en esta nueva posición que se está postulando, para evidenciar que las hemos desarrollado y siguen en proceso y qué están soportadas en la experiencia profesional actual.

Demonstre que você é capaz de trabalhar bem em equipe e colaborar com outros líderes e membros da equipe, mostrando que você sabe como delegar tarefas, dar feedback e reconhecer o trabalho bem feito, mostrando que você é um líder colaborativo e inclusivo, capaz de trabalhar em equipe para alcan?ar resultados de inova??o tecnológica.

I agree. This is a good practice to get unbaised feedback and keep the network open as you never know when and how opportunity comes.

Se suas habilidades de lideran?a forem testadas em uma entrevista de inova??o tecnológica, é importante manter a calma e demonstrar suas capacidades de forma clara e concisa.