Management Leadership Questions

Practice management-specific behavioral interview questions about leadership.

Junior Level Questions

Junior Level Questions

Question #1

Can you describe a situation where you had to lead a team of inexperienced members? How did you ensure their growth and the project's success?

Question #2

As a junior manager, how would you handle a situation where you need to address underperformance from a team member?

Question #3

Describe an instance where you had to collaborate with a senior leader to drive change within a team. How did you approach this task and what was the outcome?

Question #4

In your experience, how do you balance the responsibilities of managing workloads and directly contributing to tasks as a junior manager?

Question #5

How do you motivate a team during challenging times, such as tight deadlines or when dealing with a difficult client?

Question #6

Can you describe a time when you made a significant mistake in a junior management role? How did you handle it, and what did you learn?

Question #7

How would you handle a situation where you have to delegate tasks to team members with varying levels of expertise? Can you share an example?

Question #8

Describe a time when you had to mediate a conflict between team members as a junior manager. How did you resolve this issue?

Question #9

As a junior manager, how would you help team members who are resistant to change, especially when implementing new processes or tools?

Question #10

Can you describe an instance where you saw an opportunity to improve a process or workflow within your team? How did you go about making that improvement?

Question #11

How do you approach giving constructive feedback to a team member who is struggling to meet expectations?

Question #12

What strategies have you used to develop rapport and trust amongst team members in a junior management role?

Senior Level Questions

Question #1

Can you describe a time when you had to adapt your leadership style to successfully manage a diverse or challenging team?

Question #2

How have you empowered your direct reports or team members to develop, take on new challenges, and become future leaders?

Question #3

Describe a situation where you had to lead your team through a significant change or transition. How did you manage the process and ensure the change was implemented successfully?

Question #4

Tell us about a time when you had to make a tough decision that negatively impacted team morale. How did you handle the situation and bounce back?

Question #5

How do you balance the need for delegation with maintaining close supervision, while leading your team? Share an example where this approach brought about positive outcomes.

Question #6

Share a situation where you had to manage conflicts between the members of your team. How did you handle it and reach a resolution?