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# Introduction

I can’t tell you how to introduce yourself, I can only tell you it should be the first step.

# Technical Background

1. Can you describe a project where you were deeply involved in the architecture or requirements gathering? What role did you play, and how did you ensure the technical team's needs were met without constant involvement in meetings?
2. How do you stay technically sharp given your managerial responsibilities? Could you give an example of how you've recently contributed to solving a technical challenge?

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# Supporting The Team

1. Can you give an example of a time when you had to step in to help unblock a team member or solve an impediment? What approach did you take?
2. What strategies do you use for ensuring your team is well-organized and effectively prioritizes their tasks?

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# Cross Org Communication

1. How do you handle communication across different teams and up to senior leadership, especially when conveying technical challenges or needs?
2. Can you discuss a time when you successfully advocated for your team's needs or resources with upper management?

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# Process

1. Given that we prefer to avoid low-value processes, can you describe your approach to project management in a fast-paced, somewhat chaotic environment? What methods have you found effective?
2. How do you balance the need for process and the desire to maintain flexibility and speed within the team?
3. How do you handle upper management changing priorities when work is in mid flight? 

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# Leadership Style

1. What are the core values you believe are important for leading a team? How do these manifest in your day-to-day management?
2. If I were to ask your direct reports what it’s like to work under your leadership, what would they say (asked hard negatives only)?
3. How do you handle inner team communication issues? If a developer is finding a project or person to be ‘hard to work on’ how do you help them navigate that?
4. How do you handle two ‘correct’ solutions being presented to you? If two folks are arguing over the same solution how do you bridge that gap?

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# Culture Fit

1. We see ourselves as a 'rocket ship' embarking on exciting projects. How do you align with this vision, and what excites you most about joining our team?

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# Questions From Me for EM

1. what is your current biggest issue you are working on?
2. how does the team work together in your ideal state?
3. hardest time communicating with a team member?
4. hardest ego hit in a meeting?
5. self care?

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