2535. Describe a time when you handled a conflict on a team and how you resolved it

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Tell me about a time when you experienced a conflict within your team. How did you approach the situation and what steps did you take to resolve it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Conflict resolution : Ability to manage and resolve interpersonal disagreements constructively.

  • 2. Teamwork : Collaboration with others to achieve a common goal, especially under tension.

  • 3. Communication : Conveying information clearly and listening to team members to understand the conflict.

  • 4. Emotional intelligence : Being aware of, controlling, and expressing one's emotions appropriately, and handling interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

Purpose
  • 1. Problem-solving ability : Evaluting the candidate's capability to tackle issues that arise in a team setting.

  • 2. Team dynamics understanding : Understanding how the candidate perceives and reacts to team dynamics.

  • 3. Stress management : Assessing how the candidate copes with stressful situations and interpersonal conflict.

  • 4. Leadership potential : Identifying whether the candidate has the potential to lead and manage a team effectively, even without formal authority.


Hints
  • 1. Outline the situation concisely : Give a clear and concise overview of the conflict, including key players and the setting.

  • 2. Explain your thought process : Discuss how you assessed the situation and determined the best course of action.

  • 3. Reflect on the outcome : Be prepared to discuss the result of the conflict resolution and what you learned from it.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Conflict Resolution
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Gerente De Projetos
Experience Designer
Intern
Consultant
Designer
Companies: 
IBM
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