Open-ended
Behavioral
Medium

PM Interview: "Describe a time you disagreed with an engineering lead. How did you resolve the conflict?"

5 min read

🔎 What They're Testing

Assesses conflict management, collaboration, and communication clarity.

📋 Rubric: What a Good Answer Covers

  • Explains situation with context
  • Outlines positions and stakes
  • Describes approach (active listening, data, compromise)
  • Shares resolution and learning

🧠 Key Insights

  • Collaboration trumps being right
  • Use data and user input to resolve
  • Focus on shared product mission
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