4047. Explain a time when you dealt with an opposed opinion

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Can you discuss a situation where you faced an opinion that was directly contrary to yours? How did you handle it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Conflict resolution : This question assesses your ability to navigate and resolve disagreements professionally.

  • 2. Communication : Evaluates your aptitude in conveying thoughts clearly and listening to others in a disagreement.

  • 3. Empathy : Looks at your capacity to understand and appreciate another person's perspective, even if it differs from your own.

  • 4. Persuasion and influence : Measures your skills in advocating for your position and swaying opinions while maintaining respect for others' views.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing emotional intelligence : The interviewer aims to gauge how well you can manage your emotions and understand the emotions of others in a challenging situation.

  • 2. Understanding of teamwork dynamics : Understanding how well you work with others, especially when there are conflicting viewpoints.

  • 3. Evaluating problem-solving abilities : To see if you can remain objective and find solutions when faced with oppositional ideas.

  • 4. Assessing adaptability : To determine how flexible you are in adapting your approach or thoughts in light of new, challenging opinions.


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  • 1. Outline the context briefly : Provide the background of the situation without going into unnecessary detail, focusing on what led to the differing opinions.

  • 2. Describe the action you took : Detail the specific steps you took to handle the situation, emphasizing communication and resolution strategies.

  • 3. Reflect on the outcome and learning : Explain the resolution of the situation and any insights you gained from the experience that have improved your professional approach.

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Topics: 
Conflict Resolution
Communication
Roles: 
Business Analyst
Companies: 
McKinsey & Company
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