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Recovering From Missed Deadlines

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Tell me about a time a project was at risk of missing a deadline. How did you diagnose the issue and get it back on track?

Use a specific project example. Explain the original commitment, how you identified the underlying cause, the trade-offs and stakeholder decisions involved, and the actions that restored delivery confidence. Quantify the outcome where possible, while distinguishing your direct contribution from the broader team's work.