3470. How do you proceed if management does not support your focus in the communication strategy?

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Can you tell me about a time when the management did not support the focus you had planned for a communication strategy? How did you handle that situation?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Persuasion : Demonstrates the ability to persuade and negotiate with stakeholders to gain support for ideas.

  • 2. Adaptability : Shows flexibility in modifying plans and strategies to align with management's direction or feedback.

  • 3. Problem-solving : Reflects the capacity to come up with effective solutions in the face of opposition or challenges.

  • 4. Resilience : Indicates the ability to handle rejection or lack of support without being discouraged.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding of stakeholder management : Assesses the candidate's ability to manage relationships with key organizational stakeholders, particularly higher management.

  • 2. Evaluation of adaptability skills : Checks how well the candidate can adapt their strategies to meet the company’s changing demands and preferences.

  • 3. Conflict resolution assessment : Gauges the applicant's skill in addressing and resolving differences of opinion with the management.

  • 4. Resilience measurement : Evaluates how the candidate copes with setbacks and if they can persist in achieving objectives despite resistance.


Hints
  • 1. Showcase strategic thinking : Discuss how you can take feedback constructively and integrate it into your strategy development.

  • 2. Display proactive communication : Explain how you would proactively communicate with management to understand their concerns and get them on board with your ideas.

  • 3. Focus on collaboration : Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with the management team to find a mutually beneficial outcome.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Communication
Roles: 
Communications Manager
Companies: 
Salesforce
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