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Give me an example of when you had to persuade others to accept your point of view on a business decision.

Why this question is asked

This question evaluates your communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in the context of stakeholder management. Interviewers want to understand how you influence others through reasoned arguments.

How to answer it

Use a concrete example where you successfully convinced stakeholders. For instance, 'I presented a detailed analysis of projected savings from a proposed budget change, which ultimately won over the finance team and secured buy-in from management.'
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