636. Tell me about a time when you had to provide critical feedback to a peer

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Describe a situation where you faced the challenge of providing critical feedback to a colleague. How did you handle the conversation, and what was the outcome?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Communication : Evaluating your ability to convey difficult messages effectively without damaging work relationships.

  • 2. Conflict Resolution : Assessing your approach to potentially confrontational situations and your ability to resolve them constructively.

  • 3. Emotional Intelligence : Understanding your awareness of the feelings of others when delivering critical feedback.

  • 4. Leadership : Assessing your capability to lead through influence, providing guidance that helps in personal and team growth.

Purpose
  • 1. Peer Interaction : Understanding how you interact with peers and manage relationships, particularly when facing challenging conversations.

  • 2. Performance Improvement : Determining your commitment to continuous improvement by providing feedback that aims to enhance performance.

  • 3. Team Dynamics : Gauging how your feedback might impact team dynamics and if you are considerate of team morale.

  • 4. Feedback Efficacy : Evaluating the effectiveness of your feedback and whether it leads to positive change.


Hints
  • 1. Use a real-life example : Select a true incident that highlights your ability to navigate through a tough conversation with poise and tact.

  • 2. Focus on the process : Discuss the steps you took to prepare for the feedback, how you communicated it, and the follow-through.

  • 3. Highlight the resolution : Emphasize any positive outcomes or resolutions that resulted from your feedback, including enhanced peer performance or team efficiency.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Communication
Roles: 
Sr Operations Manager
Companies: 
Amazon
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