612. Give me an example of a calculated risk that you have taken where speed was critical

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Could you tell me about a time when you had to take a calculated risk and act swiftly? I'm interested in how you assess risks and make quick decisions.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Risk assessment : The ability to gauge potential challenges or issues and weigh them against possible rewards.

  • 2. Decision making : The capability to make choices promptly, often without all the desired information.

  • 3. Problem-solving : Addressing issues in an effective and timely manner, particularly when under pressure.

  • 4. Time management : Effectively prioritizing tasks and making decisions swiftly to meet deadlines or capitalize on opportunities.

Purpose
  • 1. Evaluating judgment : To ascertain your ability to make sound decisions when time is a constraint.

  • 2. Understanding risk tolerance : To gauge your level of comfort with taking risks and how this aligns with the company's culture.

  • 3. Assessing prioritization skills : To determine if you can prioritize tasks and act quickly where necessary.

  • 4. Learning about outcomes : To hear about the results of your risk-taking, how you handled the consequences, and what you learned.


Hints
  • 1. Choose a relevant example : Select an instance where the risk you took is relatable to business and where quick action was crucial.

  • 2. Discuss the thought process : Describe the steps you took to evaluate the risk and decide to proceed.

  • 3. Reflect on the outcome : Be prepared to speak about what happened as a result of the risk, whether it was successful or not, and the lessons learned.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Pressure Management
Roles: 
Art Director
Vendor Manager
Companies: 
Amazon
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