Parameter judged – Persuasiveness
As a member of a staff department how have you gone about persuading line managers in the past? Give an example.
What is the best suggestion you ever made that was accepted by your boss or colleagues? How did you present it?
What is the best suggestion you ever made that was rejected by your boss or colleagues? Why was it rejected?
What do you think is the best way of ‘selling’ an unpopular idea? How do you go usually about this?
In a discussion most people are usually convinced that their ideas are right. How successful are you in getting others to accept your point of view? Can you give an example?
