Finding Problem Solvers
From the Eye on the Workforce Blog
by Joe Wynne
Workforce management is a key part of project success, but project managers often find it difficult to get trustworthy information on what really works. From interpersonal interactions to big workforce issues we'll look the latest research and proven techniques to find the most effective solutions for your projects.
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There are some project jobs that need problem-solvers. These jobs require someone who can assess the situation, list effective options and choose the best course of action. It may be with a team, or it may be solo.
How do you find these kind of workers in an interview? According to Michael Mercer, Ph.D., you can use scenario-based questions. It is a common practice to ask a candidate, “What would you do in this situation…?” But Mercer says to create a wickedly tough project scenario (my description), explain it to the candidate with plenty of details and let the candidate work on it for a while and report back to you in 15 - 60 minutes. After the presentation, you can judge for yourself whether the candidate can solve the kind of problems you have. Try it!
Posted on: June 21, 2007 09:21 PM |
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