Project Manager Interview Questions and Answers - 2

10. How would you work with an under performing team member?

To answer this question, you have to find the ways to deal with under performing members to get the expected results without losing and annoying them. Demonstrate in your answer how you identify, motivate and support them.

Sample Answer

My strategy is simple. I identify the issue and get to the root of the problem that is negatively impacting the performance of a team member.

I prefer to work with the employee to come up with a solution together. I try to find out if the employee needs extra training or resources to improve performance. It's important to understand what’s preventing them from delivering and what motivates them. This needs me to figure out ways to reward and appreciate their improvement to encourage them.

There’s a difference between low performance on an occasion and a consistent low performer. Both need to be dealt differently.