2797. Describe a time when others disagreed with your customer handling approach

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Can you tell me about a situation where your method of handling internal or external customers was met with disagreement? I'm interested in understanding what transpired and how the other person viewed your approach.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Conflict Resolution : Shows the ability to manage and resolve disagreements in a professional manner.

  • 2. Self-awareness : Reflects the candidate's capability to perceive and understand the perception others may have of them.

  • 3. Communication : Demonstrates the capacity to articulate oneself and navigate through differing opinions effectively.

  • 4. Empathy : Indicates how well the candidate can understand and address the concerns or perspectives of others.

Purpose
  • 1. Perspective Taking : Assesses if you can understand and consider the perspectives of others, even when they differ from your own.

  • 2. Adaptability : Evaluates your ability to adjust your approach based on feedback or the viewpoints of others.

  • 3. Customer Relations : Measures how you manage relationships with customers, especially under challenging circumstances.

  • 4. Learning from Experience : Looks at whether you can learn from past experiences to improve interactions with customers.


Hints
  • 1. Focus on a specific example : Choose a relevant scenario that clearly outlines where the disagreement took place and why.

  • 2. Explain the resolution process : Detail how you addressed the disagreement and what steps you took to resolve or mitigate the situation.

  • 3. Highlight learning outcomes : Discuss what you learned from this experience and how it has impacted your customer handling strategies going forward.

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Topics: 
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Roles: 
Federal Learning Specialist
Project Manager
Companies: 
Oracle
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