812. Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a superior and how you dealt with that

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Interviewer

Can you recall a situation where you and your superior did not see eye to eye? I'd like to know more about the disagreement and the approach you took to resolve it.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Conflict resolution : Demonstrates your ability to handle and resolve conflicts professionally.

  • 2. Communication : Shows your ability to effectively communicate your viewpoint and listen to others.

  • 3. Professionalism : Reflects your respect for hierarchy and your professionalism in the workplace.

  • 4. Relationship management : Indicates your capability to maintain positive working relationships despite disagreements.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing emotional intelligence : Determines your ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others.

  • 2. Understanding conflict management style : Reveals how you approach and manage disagreements or conflicts in a professional setting.

  • 3. Evaluating respect for authority : Checks whether you can express dissent respectfully and constructively while acknowledging the organizational hierarchy.

  • 4. Judging interpersonal skills : Assesses your capacity to negotiate and collaborate with others, especially when there's a difference in opinion.


Hints
  • 1. Focus on resolution : Concentrate on how you actively sought to resolve the disagreement rather than on the conflict itself.

  • 2. Highlight learning : Mention what you learned from the experience and how it improved your professional development.

  • 3. Show empathy : Demonstrate your ability to understand and respect the superior's perspective, even if you disagreed.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Roles: 
Product Manager
Companies: 
Amazon
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