4089. How do you persuade someone who disagrees with you?

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Describe a time when you had to persuade someone who initially disagreed with you. How did you handle the situation, and what was the outcome?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Persuasion : The ability to influence others' opinions or decisions in a positive and constructive manner.

  • 2. Empathy : Understanding and sharing the feelings of others to create a connection and establish trust.

  • 3. Communication : Effectively conveying ideas and listening actively to others' concerns or objections.

  • 4. Problem-solving : The ability to find solutions that resolve differences and lead to a mutually beneficial outcome.

Purpose
  • 1. Evaluating conflict resolution skills : To see how you handle disagreements and work towards a resolution.

  • 2. Assessing interpersonal skills : To determine your ability to communicate and connect with others who have different opinions.

  • 3. Understanding negotiation abilities : To gauge how you negotiate and persuade others to come around to your point of view.

  • 4. Testing emotional intelligence : To get insight into your level of emotional intelligence and how that influences your persuasive techniques.


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  • 1. Demonstrate respect for others' opinions : Emphasize how you acknowledged the other person’s perspective before presenting your argument.

  • 2. Showcase strategy and adaptability : Describe the tactics you used to persuade and how you adjusted your approach if initially unsuccessful.

  • 3. Highlight successful outcomes : Mention any positive results that came from your efforts to persuade, indicating the effectiveness of your approach.

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Topics: 
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Roles: 
Associate
Companies: 
McKinsey & Company
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