Nestle Purina Frame Work

Question 1

Tell me about a time when you changed your technique trying to influence someone?

Answer 1

Collaborate internally - Influence with integrity

Question 2

Tell me about a situation where you made an assumption about someone’s view that made influencing them more difficult?

Answer 2

Collaborate internally - influence with integrity

Question 3

Collaborate internally - influence with integrity

Answer 3

-Provides sound rationale for recommendations
-identifies the agendas, concerns, and motivations of others
-solicits support for ideas
-offers useful recommendations and suggestions
-credibly communicates well developed point of view
Adapts behavior and communication style to the needs of the audience

Question 4

Tell me about the most recent problem or issue where you had to look past the immediate issue to determine the underlying causes or conditions?

Answer 4

Compete & connect externally - insight

Question 5

Tell me about the most complex issue you have worked on, one that required a lot of thought and careful analysis?

Answer 5

Compete & connect externally - insight

Question 6

Connect & compete externally - insight

Answer 6

• Advance problems toward resolution despite ambiguity or uncertainty
• chooses the best alternative based on consideration of pros, cons, tradeoffs, timing, and available resources
• anticipates consequences and impact of actions on others
• draws connections between facts, ideas, and situations
• draws accurate conclusions from financial and quantitative information
• simplifies complex issues into easily understood elements
• considers the broadest possible views of issues and challenges

Question 7

Describe the most recent time you proactively proposed a new idea to improve the efficiency of work within your team?

Answer 7

Make a difference - initiative

Question 8

Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a change you felt was unnecessary?

Answer 8

Make a difference - initiative

Question 9

Make a difference - initiative

Answer 9

• willingly compromises on non-critical issues
• acts decisively and proactively
• constructively challenges the “why” and asks “why not”
• is open minded towards new and different ways of doing things
• tackles new problems, breaks new ground and develops contingency plans
• surfaces/reports problems or opportunities early

Question 10

describe a recent situation when you went beyond the requirements of your role to achieve a goal or objective

Answer 10

Manage for results - results focused

Question 11

What was the most complex assignment you have been given which had to be done correctly for the first time?

Answer 11

Manage for results - results focused

Question 12

Manage for results - results focused

Answer 12

• consistently achieves work objectives
• pursues goals with energy and drives through to completion
• starts work quickly
• takes every opportunity to do more than expected
• identifies what needs to be done and does it
• shows drive to achieve ambitious performance objectives and quality standards

Question 13

Tell me about a time you were unable to get the buy-in of a skeptical audience you had to present to.

Answer 13

Collaborate internally - influence with integrity

Question 14

Describe a situation where you had to negotiate with a colleague to reach a win-win situation?

Answer 14

Collaborate internally - influence with integrity

Question 15

Give me an example of when you had to think through a complex problem that involved developing options and choosing a way forward.

Answer 15

Compete and connect externally - insight

Question 16

Tell me about a time you had to shift priorities or adjust plans to respond to a critical issue?

Answer 16

Make a difference - initiative

Question 17

What was the most difficult problem that you had to solve within a short timeframe?

Answer 17

Make a difference - initiative

Question 18

Tell me about a recent project that you successfully completed despite running into obstacles?

Answer 18

Manage for results - results focused

Question 19

Tell me about the last time you fell short of a goal that was set for you.

Answer 19

Manage for results - results focused

Question 20

Describe an important initiative where you have won support from a number of key individuals.

Answer 20

Collaborate internally - influence with integrity

Question 21

Tell me about a presentation you have made that didn’t go as anticipated

Answer 21

Collaborate internally - influence with integrity

Question 22

Tell me about a recent problem you addressed that required you to evaluate the pros and cons of a wide range of alternatives

Answer 22

Compete and connect externally - insight

Question 23

A lot of times we have to make a decision with imperfect information, either because the information is not available or because there is not enough time. Think of the last time you made the best possible decision with imperfect information.

Answer 23

Compete and connect externally - insight

Question 24

Tell me about the last time you had to shift gears unexpectedly on an important project.

Answer 24

Make a difference - initiative

Question 25

When was the last time you noticed an issue that needed to be addressed and took action before being asked?

Answer 25

Make a difference - initiative

Question 26

Describe a recent situation where you proactively took action to resolve a problem you encountered.

Answer 26

Manage for results - results focused

Question 27

Sometimes it can be difficult to remain focused and productive when juggling multiple tasks. Tell me about the time you most effectively handled multiple tasks at once.

Answer 27

Manage for results - results focused