You've been asked to cut one person from your team due to restructuring. How do you handle it?

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▸ WHAT IT REVEALS

Difficult conversations, fairness, leadership under pressure.

▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE

Uses objective criteria, involves HR, handles with respect and transparency.

▸ RED FLAGS

Makes it personal. Or is so vague it feels like cowardice.

▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE

How do you support the rest of the team afterward?