397. Tell me about a time you disagreed with a manager on a performance evaluation

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Can you share a specific instance where your view on a performance evaluation differed from that of your manager's? How did you handle the situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Communication : Ability to articulate your views and concerns professionally and effectively.

  • 2. Conflict Resolution : Demonstrate how you address disagreements with a superior constructively.

  • 3. Emotional Intelligence : Show your capacity to manage emotions and understand others' perspectives in a workplace dispute.

  • 4. Professionalism : Exhibit your ability to maintain a professional demeanor even when in disagreement.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Conflict Handling : Understanding how you handle conflict with authority figures, especially in delicate situations like performance evaluations.

  • 2. Evaluating Communication Skills : Evaluating your ability to communicate your viewpoint effectively and diplomatically.

  • 3. Judging Professional Maturity : Identifying your level of professional maturity in dealing with differences in opinion.

  • 4. Determining Team Dynamics : Gauging your approach to maintaining team dynamics and relationships when facing disagreements.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on the context : Share the reasoning behind your disagreement, ensuring you explain the situation contextually.

  • 2. Focus on resolution : Highlight the steps you took to resolve the disagreement and any positive outcomes that resulted.

  • 3. Demonstrate learning : Convey what you learned from the experience and how it’s shaped your approach to feedback and conflict.

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Topics: 
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Roles: 
Program Manager
Companies: 
Nvidia
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