198. If your teammate did a bad job and you are the manager of him and need to tell him about it.

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Tell me about a time when you had to deliver feedback to a team member who performed poorly on a task. How did you handle the situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Constructive feedback : The ability to give feedback that is both truthful and useful, helping the receiver to improve without feeling demoralized.

  • 2. Emotional intelligence : The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.

  • 3. Leadership : The ability to guide team members effectively, foster a productive work environment, and ensure that tasks are completed to a high standard.

  • 4. Conflict resolution : The skill of addressing disagreements in a healthy and constructive way, leading to a resolution that is agreeable to all parties involved.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing leadership qualities : Evaluating your ability to lead by example, especially during challenging situations that require difficult conversations.

  • 2. Understanding people management skills : Determining your capability to manage and support your subordinates' professional development.

  • 3. Evaluating problem-solving approach : Identifying how you approach and resolve workplace conflicts and issues.

  • 4. Testing communication skills : Seeing if you can communicate effectively, particularly when delivering negative feedback.


Hints
  • 1. Focus on being constructive : Highlight how you address issues with solutions and support rather than just critiquing.

  • 2. Mention your approach : Explain your thought process and the steps you take to ensure the message is received positively.

  • 3. Discuss the outcome : Share how the situation was resolved and what the team member learned from the experience.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Engineering Manager
Companies: 
Google
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