How often do you discuss your work with your colleagues, on or off the job, and what comes from these conversations?
Your interviewer is curious how effectively you build relationships in the workplace, and how inclusive you are. Your answer could also provide clues to how collaborative you are with your teams, as well as your personal brand of innovation.
"I would say that I talk with everyone on my teams at least once a day. Even when not in a leadership position, I think it is important to perform check-ins. Otherwise, you'll end up being in the dark about your team's morale, their interpretation of the company vision, or the capabilities of their leadership. Without offering your ear and transparent input, you'll also quickly lose their trust. It's also important to discuss work with colleagues in a collaborative nature to encourage all types of ideas to come forth. Often, when people put their heads together, they will create something better than something one individual could have done alone. This way, everyone has a voice."
"We are committed to making sure all Teck team members feel included, a sense of belonging and value. We've operated creatively and collaboratively for more than 100 years. Generating ideas, challenging the status quo, reimagining the norm. Innovation is a mindset. Great ideas are the result. This is Teck innovation at work."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I have an open line of communication in my team where anyone can freely share their ideas and/or concerns and then we can all work together to build on such ideas and implement them if I feel that it is beneficial to the team.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! Do you encourage this type of communication during weekly meetings? How about during work lunches or in private discussions? In other words, do you initiate conversations that will spur innovation or do you wait for the ideas to fall on your lap? Try to show the interviewer that you actively seek out new ideas and ways to improve processes. Nice job!
