BehavioralPeople Management

Can you give an example of a time when you disagreed with a leader's decision, and how you handled the situation?

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  • Can you give an example of a time when you disagreed with a leader's decision, and how you handled the situation?
  • Can you describe a situation where you had to challenge a leader's decision and how you navigated the situation?
  • Tell me about a time when you had to take a stand against a decision made by a leader and how you effectively communicated your concerns.
  • Can you share an instance where you had to respectfully disagree with a leader and what steps you took to ensure a positive outcome?
  • Could you walk me through a situation where you had to stand up for your team and what you did to resolve the issue?
  • How do you handle a situation where you disagree with a leader's decision, while maintaining a professional and respectful relationship?
  • When was the last time you completely disagreed with your leadership? How did you navigate the situaton?

Interview question asked to Data Science Managers, ML Engineering Managers, Engineering Managers and other roles interviewing at Raisin, Criteo, JP Morgan and others: Can you give an example of a time when you disagreed with a leader's decision, and how you handled the situation?.