Problem Statement
Tell me about a time you made an unpopular decision. / How do you handle making decisions others disagree with?
Explanation
In a group project, I decided to reject a popular but technically flawed approach that my team wanted to pursue, which initially upset some members who had invested time in that idea. I explained my reasoning with data and technical evidence, listened to their concerns respectfully, and proposed an alternative that addressed the core problem better. The decision proved correct when we successfully delivered the project, and this taught me that good leaders sometimes need to make unpopular decisions while communicating the rationale clearly and respectfully.
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