City Manager Interview Question:

Tell me an example of how you've had to provide negative feedback. What was your approach?

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While this question involves a direct report, there are many other situations where you'll need to have your criticism taken seriously. You'll ace your response if you can produce a positive example of how you followed the best practices when delivering constructive feedback. Interviewers look for three primary things in your answer:

☛ Whether you keep your feedback specific or general
☛ If you deliver your feedback promptly or wait for a performance review
☛ Whether or not you encourage the employee to work alongside you to create an action plan that will rectify the shortcomings.
Submitted by: Muhammad