Behavioral: Championing an Idea and Owning How It Turned Out

Tell me about an idea you championed: how you made the case for it, and what came of it. ```hint Pick a story with resistance Choose an idea that someone had to be persuaded to back, so the story shows how you changed minds, and know what the result was before you start telling it. ``` ### Clarifying Questions - Should the idea come from a product role, or can it come from any job, project or team? - Is a story where the idea was turned down, or did not work, acceptable if I explain what I learned? - Would you like the focus on persuading peers and partner teams, or on persuading senior leaders? ### What a Strong Answer Covers - Why the idea mattered: the problem or opportunity, and the evidence behind it - Who had to be convinced, what their objections were and how the candidate addressed them - The candidate's own actions, kept distinct from the team's - A concrete outcome, honestly reported, and what the candidate learned - Judgment about when to push harder, adapt the idea or let it go ### Follow-up Questions - What was the strongest objection, and did any of it turn out to be right? - If the decision had gone against you, what would you have done next? - Tell me about an idea you advocated for that did not work out.