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it has helped to create a much more motivated group. I’ve taken the same PeoPLe-BaSed QueStionS examPLe inteRview anSweRS
approach with the new people I’ve brought in – encouraging them to have
one-to-ones as well, and the result has been a much faster turnaround than if I

hadn’t invested that time.”

The interviewer will get the following message from this answer:
n it takes account of both ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ factors
n the focus is on getting to know people before jumping to conclusions
n objective actions are taken, but on the basis of understanding people’s

capabilities
n expectations are set for how people should behave with each other
n time is invested in people.
At senior level in particular, where time is spent provides a very good measure
of an individual’s orientation in terms of task, thought and people, so signalling
that you make time for people sends an important message.

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