How do you integrate contingency into your planning?
A test of a person's project management skills is time management. Someone with strong time management skills will always plan for when things don't go according to plan, i.e. the contingency scenario. So explain to your interviewer your method for allowing for extra time while ensuring you have access to the resources you may need to tap into for extra help.
"I always try to create 'what-ifs' because plans change and fail. My plan B - or C or D - is always ready. Most importantly, I've allotted time for them, ensuring all my deadlines are consistently met."
"I love having contingency plans. My team needs to understand that we are going to do X, but if that fails, we need to be ready to make sure Y happens. It removes uncertainty and better prepares everyone to adapt if a problem should arise. I like that it also creates an atmosphere of experimentation, which encourages people to take reasonable risks. Based on what I've researched about Vodafone's commitment to innovation and ambition, I believe this quality would make me an outstanding fit for your current team."
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