Sample Answer
S: I inherited a growth team where every feature was “2+ sprints,” slip rate was 40%, and design work was routinely re-scoped mid-sprint. T: Improve predictability and cross-functional trust within one quarter. A: First 2 weeks, I ran 1:1s and a retro, analyzed Jira cycle times, and mapped the workflow from discovery to release. I found unclear requirements, no design freeze, and PMs injecting work mid-sprint. I introduced: (1) dual-track discovery (weekly problem framing, design/eng spike), (2) a design sign-off gate and PRD template in Confluence, and (3) 2-week sprint cadence with strict WIP limits and no mid-sprint scope changes except through a change-control checklist. R: In two quarters, slip rate fell from 40% to 12%, design rework dropped 30%, and NPS in an internal eng/design survey rose from 6.1 to 8.0.
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