Phillips 66 Mock Interview
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Question 5 of 30
Do you think it is possible to be a good team member, yet disagree with the leader?
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The interviewer wants to know that you can be diplomatic in the workplace, even when you may not agree with your leader. Show the interviewer that it is possible for you to be a good team member, yet disagree with the leader from time to time. Explain that you believe everyone is entitled to their own professional opinion, yet capable of maintaining respect for each other at the same time. Show that even if you disagree with the final decision they make, you support the direction the team is heading.
"What makes a great team member is not that they agree with everything but the level of respect and positive thought that goes into the person's communication style. It's okay to disagree; however, you have to communicate your thoughts professionally and ultimately comply with the leader's decision on a particular issue."
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Everyone has their own opinion, and it is bound to happen that people do not agree on the best way to do things. If it is done in a professional manner and respectful, I think you can disagree with the leader but kind of "agree to disagree" if you can't come to a mutual agreement. I would still follow the leader with what they are doing and try to assist them with completing the goal they want to do it.
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Great answer! You find that fine line of speaking up and contributing, while also showing respect to your leader's wishes. I reworded your answer a bit for clarity and flow.
Everyone has their own opinion, and people will not always agree on the best way to do things. If you can voice your opinion professionally and respectfully, I think you can disagree with the leader but kind of "agree to disagree" if you can't come to a mutual agreement. In that situation, I would still follow the leader and try to assist them with completing the goal.
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