How To Answer

Discuss how you communicated your disagreement professionally and worked toward a solution.

Example Answer

Example 1:

• Situation: I disagreed with a decision to cut the budget for a successful marketing campaign.
• Task: I needed to express my concerns to my manager without appearing confrontational.
• Action: I presented data that showed the campaign’s positive impact and suggested adjustments to the budget.
• Result: The decision was revisited, and the budget was partially restored, allowing the campaign to continue successfully.

Example 2:

• Situation: I didn’t agree with the deadline set for a large-scale project due to the complexity of the tasks.
• Task: I needed to address my concerns while respecting my manager’s decision.
• Action: I presented a revised timeline based on a thorough breakdown of tasks and the resources required.
• Result: The deadline was adjusted, and the project was completed successfully, with no impact on quality.