2651. Discussing a difficult relationship with a superior

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Describe a time when you had a challenging relationship with a manager or supervisor. How did you handle the situation, and what steps did you take to improve that relationship and build trust?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Conflict Resolution : Ability to effectively navigate and resolve tensions or disagreements with superiors.

  • 2. Communication : Competence in clearly articulating issues and actively listening to feedback.

  • 3. Emotional Intelligence : Understanding one's own emotions and the emotions of a superior during conflicts.

  • 4. Professionalism : Maintaining a respectful and constructive demeanor, even when facing difficult interpersonal dynamics.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Conflict Management : Determining your ability to handle interpersonal conflict with superiors.

  • 2. Evaluating Problem-Solving Approach : Understanding your methods for solving interpersonal issues in the workplace.

  • 3. Gauging Professional Maturity : Looking at how you maintain professionalism under strain with leadership.

  • 4. Understanding Relationship-Building Skills : Measuring your ability to rebuild or strengthen professional relationships.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on past experiences : Think about an actual scenario where you faced difficulties with a manager, focusing on the actions you took to resolve it.

  • 2. Highlight learnings and outcomes : Discuss what you learned from the experience and how it improved your relationship with your superior.

  • 3. Stay positive : Keep a positive tone by focusing on the improvements made and avoid speaking negatively about former superiors.

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Topics: 
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Roles: 
UX/UI Designer
Companies: 
IBM
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