3670. Describe a time when you persuaded someone to make a decision

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Can you tell me about a time when you successfully influenced someone to make a particular decision?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Persuasion : The ability to convince others to make a decision that aligns with an advocated position or outcome.

  • 2. Communication : The effectiveness of conveying information to others in a clear and concise manner.

  • 3. Strategic Thinking : The capacity to approach issues with a long-term perspective and assess the advantages and disadvantages of a decision.

  • 4. Negotiation : Utilizing negotiation techniques to reach an agreement or convince someone to take a particular action.

Purpose
  • 1. Assess Influence : To evaluate your ability to sway the opinions or decisions of others.

  • 2. Evaluate Communication Skills : To understand how well you communicate your ideas during the persuasion process.

  • 3. Understand Strategic Approach : To gauge your capacity for strategic thinking during the decision-making process.

  • 4. Assess Negotiation Abilities : To examine your skills in negotiating and reaching consensus.


Hints
  • 1. Highlight the Outcome : Focus on the result of your persuasion and the impact that the decision had.

  • 2. Explain the Strategy : Elaborate on the approach and techniques you used to persuade the individual.

  • 3. Include Emotional Intelligence : Detail how you used understanding of the individual's emotions and viewpoint to influence their decision.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Communication
Roles: 
Frontend Developer
Digital Strategist
Marketing Specialist
Product Manager
Companies: 
Adobe
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