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Welcome to our latest video, "Tell Me About A Time You Made A Decision Using Limited Information (How To Answer + Example Answer Provided!)".

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Belief: Making decisions with limited information is a challenging yet inevitable part of professional life. There will often be times when the worst thing to do is make no decision. In such situations, I rely on my analytical skills and on drawing on past experiences to guide my decision-making.

Situation: At my previous job, there was a time when we faced an unexpected server outage that affected our main client’s services. The issue occurred after-hours, and we had minimal information about the cause. We had to act quickly to resolve the issue before it impacted our client's business operations.

Task: As the team lead, my responsibility was not only to coordinate the resolution efforts but also to ensure minimal service disruption. I was expected to diagnose the problem, come up with a potential solution, and communicate effectively with both my team and the client.

Action: With incomplete data on what caused the outage, I led a brainstorming session to identify the most probable causes based on our knowledge. Initial steps involved a quick analysis of recent system changes to identify possible triggers for the outage, quickly eliminating software and deployment issues to focus on the most likely culprits. By assigning team members to check hardware status and network connectivity—areas where their expertise could shine—we efficiently targeted potential problems. The decision to zero in on recent server configuration optimizations was driven by their proximity to the incident and the need for quick and resolute action to avoid extended service downtime.

While the team worked on the technical aspects, I maintained open communication lines with our client to manage their expectations and provide updates.

Result: Our systematic approach paid off, and we identified a configuration issue which we promptly fixed. The services were back online within two hours, preventing any significant disruption to our client's operations. This incident led to the implementation of a new protocol for rapid response, which improved our preparedness for future emergencies. I learned the importance of leadership in crisis situations and the necessity of a critical and analytical approach when facing problems with limited information.

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