593. Tell me about a time you dealt with resistance

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Can you describe a situation when you encountered resistance in your work and how you managed to overcome it?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Conflict Resolution : Demonstrates the ability to navigate through opposition or pushback effectively.

  • 2. Communication : Shows how you interact with others to convey information and resolve differences.

  • 3. Leadership : Evaluates the capacity to guide a group or project, especially in the face of challenges.

  • 4. Adaptability : Assesses flexibility and the ability to handle changes or unexpected situations.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding problem-solving capabilities : Determines your approach to identifying issues and generating solutions when faced with resistance.

  • 2. Evaluating interpersonal skills : Examines how you interact with team members or stakeholders who may have different viewpoints.

  • 3. Assessing leadership qualities : Looks at your ability to lead by example and influence others during challenging circumstances.

  • 4. Gauging resilience : Measures your perseverance and tenacity when your initiatives or ideas are met with resistance.


Hints
  • 1. Highlight the context first : Start by setting the scene for the resistance you faced, including the key players involved.

  • 2. Emphasize your thought process : Elucidate on the strategies or methods you chose to address the resistance and why.

  • 3. Discuss the outcome and learnings : Conclude with the resolution and discuss what you learned from the experience.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Roles: 
Sr Operations Manager
Vendor Manager
Companies: 
Amazon
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