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Question 31 of 35 for our Facility Manager Mock Interview

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Question 31 of 35

Tell me when you have delegated tasks effectively.

"In my current role, I experienced a time when my workload picked up, and I knew I needed to delegate to ensure I could focus on certain tasks. I chose which items to delegate and determined which individuals were most suitable to assist. I trusted my team and knew they would do a great job with the work I delegated to them, and they did a great job. I operate under the philosophy that great leaders hire people smarter than themselves, and this philosophy proved to be very effective during times like this."

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How to Answer: Tell me when you have delegated tasks effectively.

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  • 31. Tell me when you have delegated tasks effectively.

      How to Answer

      Interviewers want to hear that you trust your team and are not afraid to delegate. This shows the interviewer that you can effectively manage your time to ensure you are available to take on only the most important leadership tasks. Share an example of when you delegated effectively on the job. Perhaps there was a time your workload picked up and you chose to have others on your team assist you.

      Written by Ronda Barnes on November 18th, 2021

      1st Answer Example

      "In my current role, I experienced a time when my workload picked up, and I knew I needed to delegate to ensure I could focus on certain tasks. I chose which items to delegate and determined which individuals were most suitable to assist. I trusted my team and knew they would do a great job with the work I delegated to them, and they did a great job. I operate under the philosophy that great leaders hire people smarter than themselves, and this philosophy proved to be very effective during times like this."

      Written by Ronda Barnes on November 18th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "When unexpected emergencies occur on the job, I always delegate tasks to my team. My team is very supportive and always appreciates the opportunity to step up and possibly learn a new function."

      Written by Ronda Barnes on November 18th, 2021

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      Anonymous Answer

      "When I started at the ______ foundry, I quickly realized that the previous person wore several other hats. After speaking with the operations manager, we hired 2 other people to fill those roles. In the military, my motto was delegate decision making to the lowest level, which served two purposes: 1). Build confidence in decision-making in junior members, 2). This develops a mentor/mentee relationship."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      Great example! It sounds like you are skilled at delegation and know how to assign the right tasks to the right people.

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