Development (Leadership / Behaviour)

Question:
“Can you describe a time when you took a leadership role and how you approached it?”

Suggested Answer (STAR format):

Situation:

• Led the development of Ford’s Global Contracting Platform.
• Project required timely delivery and high-quality standards.

Task:

• Deliver the platform efficiently while ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and quality requirements.

Action:

• Adopted a phased development strategy with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Maintained regular and transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Ensured team alignment with project goals and provided ongoing guidance and leadership.

Result:

• Application was handed over to the development team in Chennai.

• Situation:
  At Ford, I was tasked with leading the development of the Global Contracting Platform.

• Task:
  To ensure the platform was delivered on time and to the required quality.

• Action:
  I implemented a phased approach to development, with clear milestones and deliverables. I also provided regular updates to the stakeholders and ensured that the team was aligned with the overall goals.

• Result:
  The platform was delivered on time and to the required quality, and the stakeholders were happy with the results.