Disagreement with Manager
Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with your manager.
In any healthy, high-performing team, there will be disagreements. If everyone agrees all the time, it's a sign that people aren't thinking critically or aren't comfortable speaking up. A good manager doesn't want a team of "yes-men"; they want a team of thoughtful professionals who will challenge ideas, point out risks, and advocate for better solutions.
However, there is a right way and a wrong way to disagree with your manager. The wrong way is confrontational, emotional, and disrespectful. The right way is professional, data-driven, and ultimately, respectful of the final decision.
Your ability to navigate this delicate situation is a strong indicator of your maturity and leadership potential.
Your answer to this question reveals whether you are a collaborative partner who can challenge ideas constructively or a difficult subordinate who creates conflict.