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Giving Difficult Feedback

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Tell me about a time you had to give difficult feedback to an engineer or teammate and how you handled it. Explain the context, why the feedback was difficult, how you delivered it, and what happened afterward. I am evaluating whether you address performance or collaboration issues directly, respectfully, and with appropriate urgency. Strong answers should distinguish observable behavior from assumptions, explain how you invited the other person's perspective, and show how you followed up. Please use a specific example and walk through your actions and the resulting change, including measurable evidence where available.