Description
Can you tell me about an instance where you had to offer difficult advice to a business or product partner? How did you approach the situation, and what was the outcome?
1. Communication : The ability to convey difficult messages in a clear, tactful, and effective manner.
2. Interpersonal Skills : The capacity to maintain a professional relationship despite potential disagreements or delivering unwelcome advice.
3. Judgment : The capability to assess when and how to deliver challenging advice to support the business's best interests.
4. Emotional Intelligence : The awareness to understand one's own emotions and those of the business partner to navigate the conversation delicately.
1. Assessing Conflict Management : Evaluating your ability to handle conflicts that may arise from giving challenging advice.
2. Understanding Decision-making Skills : Gauging how you make difficult decisions, particularly when it comes to communicating adverse information.
3. Evaluating Relationship Management : Assessing your capability to manage professional relationships during tough discussions.
4. Testing Professionalism : Observing if you can maintain professionalism and respect while navigating difficult conversations.
1. Provide context : Begin with setting the stage for why the advice was necessary, emphasizing the business context.
2. Explain your approach : Share the strategies you used to ensure the message was received as intended.
3. Reflect on the outcome : Discuss the result of the advice and what you learned from the experience.