As a data science manager, you may need to make decisions that affect your team. Employers ask this question to learn more about how you handle conflict and disagreements among your team members. In your answer, explain what steps you would take to resolve the disagreement. Explain that you would try to understand everyone’s perspective before making a decision.
Example: “If my team disagreed on an approach to take, I would first listen to each person’s opinion. I would want to understand why they feel so strongly about their idea. After hearing everyone’s thoughts, I would consider all of the options. I would look at the pros and cons of each approach and decide which one is best for the company.”
