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What would you do if a teammate wasn't pulling their weight?

187 3,970 people practisedUpdated Jul 14, 2026Question 25 of 30
Team DynamicsDifficult Conversations
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Show that you'd address it directly and kindly before escalating. Start with curiosity, have a private conversation, offer support and only involve a manager if the problem continues and affects the team.

Example answer

"I'd start with a private, informal conversation, because there's often a reason — a personal issue, unclear expectations or too much on their plate. On a previous project a teammate kept missing handoffs; it turned out he was quietly covering for another team. We agreed on clearer handoff dates and I helped flag his workload to our lead. If things hadn't improved, I would have raised it with our manager, focusing on the impact on the project rather than the person."
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