I was asked in an interview "What is the first thing you will change?" (I was interviewing for a Manager position, but I think this applies no matter the positi

I was asked in an interview "What is the first thing you will change?" (I was interviewing for a Manager position, but I think this applies no matter the position you are being interviewed for.) My response was - "I don't know. I need to spend time getting to know the team, understand our product, and better understand priorities." I try to use this question in interviews with senior people, be they Developers or Managers. It can expose someone who will quickly blow your team up should they join. I like working with people who have great passion and will stand up for their ideas, but understanding the problem first is alway wise! Getting to know people, products, and customers, (not that customers aren't people) with listening and questions makes everyone better.