Interview Questions/Behavioral & Leadership/Navigating a Cross-team Dependency Blocker
IntermediateBehavioral
5 min

Navigating a Cross-team Dependency Blocker

Cross-team CollaborationNegotiationPlanning
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Interview Question

Describe a time a critical dependency owned by another team blocked you. How did you unblock the work?

Key Points to Cover
  • Identifies dependency and its impact
  • Engages owners early with clear asks
  • Explores workarounds and alternatives
  • Drives resolution with shared plans
Evaluation Rubric
Quantifies blocker impact25% weight
Engages dependency owners25% weight
Explores alternative solutions25% weight
Drives resolution effectively25% weight
Hints
  • 💡Bring supporting data when escalating.
Potential Follow-up Questions
  • How did you prevent similar blockers later?
  • What process changed?
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