Whenever you're ready, walk me through how you'd approach this.
Can you tell me about a time when you had a disappointing result?
Explain the situation, your specific responsibility, and why the outcome fell short of expectations. I am interested in how you responded, whether you took ownership without unfairly blaming others, and what you changed afterward.
A strong answer should use a specific example and cover the stakes, your actions, the measurable outcome, and the lesson you carried forward. Be candid about your own contribution to the result, including what you would do differently.