1227. Describe a time when you had to negotiate during a project

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Can you describe a specific instance when you had to negotiate during a project? What were the circumstances, and how did you handle the situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Negotiation skills : Demonstrates the ability to reach a mutual agreement in a business setting.

  • 2. Communication : Shows how you effectively convey your points during negotiations.

  • 3. Conflict resolution : Exemplifies your ability to handle conflicts or disagreements and find a resolution during the course of negotiation.

  • 4. Stakeholder management : Indicates your capacity to understand and manage different stakeholders' expectations and interests during negotiations.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing problem-solving : Understand your approach to reaching a resolution when faced with a conflict or problem during negotiations.

  • 2. Evaluating composure under pressure : Determine your ability to stay calm and make clear decisions under potentially stressful negotiation scenarios.

  • 3. Understanding your persuasion techniques : Evaluate your skills in persuading others and guiding the negotiation to a favorable outcome.

  • 4. Judging stakeholder management : Gain insights into how you manage the needs and expectations of different parties involved in the negotiation process.


Hints
  • 1. Highlight your preparation process : Discuss how you prepared for the negotiation, including any research or strategy development you undertook.

  • 2. Detail your active listening : Explain how you listened to the other party's concerns and used this information to your advantage in the negotiation.

  • 3. Showcase your adaptability : Illustrate how you were able to pivot or adjust your negotiation strategy when faced with new information or challenges.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Communication
Roles: 
Global Supply Manager (GSM)
SDM Manager
CAD Engineer
Account Manager
Companies: 
Apple
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