2612. Describe a time you disagreed with someone on a project

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Interviewer

Can you tell me about a situation where you had a disagreement with a team member on a project? How did you handle the disagreement, and what was the outcome?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Conflict Resolution : Assessing the candidate's ability to handle conflicts professionally and find a resolution that supports project objectives.

  • 2. Communication : Evaluating the candidate's ability to communicate their thoughts, opinions, and rationale effectively during a disagreement.

  • 3. Teamwork : Determining the candidate's willingness to collaborate and consider different perspectives to achieve team goals.

  • 4. Emotional Intelligence : Understanding the candidate's capacity for empathy, self-awareness, and managing emotions in a challenging situation.

Purpose
  • 1. Team Dynamics Evaluation : Understanding how the candidate navigates and influences team dynamics during a disagreement.

  • 2. Decision-Making Process : Gaining insight into the candidate's decision-making process when confronted with opposing views.

  • 3. Problem-Solving Approach : Observing the methods used by the candidate to problem-solve and negotiate during conflicts.

  • 4. Professional Maturity : Assessing the candidate's level of professional maturity in handling disputes without escalating the situation.


Hints
  • 1. Focus on Collaboration : Emphasize how you worked with the other person to find common ground or a mutually beneficial solution.

  • 2. Clarify the Impact : Talk about how the disagreement was resolved in a way that positively impacted the project's outcome.

  • 3. Demonstrate Learning : Highlight what you learned from the experience and how it has influenced your approach to teamwork and conflict resolution.

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Topics: 
Teamwork
Conflict Resolution
Roles: 
Data Technology Consultant
Companies: 
IBM
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