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I went with a story about pushing for a different data-fetching strategy on a project where the team lead was pretty attached to the existing setup.
Choose a specific, technical disagreement where you had a clear rationale and measurable outcome. Structure your answer using a narrative arc: context, your proposal, the objections, how you addressed them with data and empathy, and the final result. Emphasize collaboration and learning, not just winning the argument.
Pro tip: Show that you listened to the other person's concerns and adapted your approach—this demonstrates maturity and the ability to build consensus, which is highly valued at Salesforce.
Briefly describe the project, the stakeholders involved, and the decision that needed to be made. Keep it concise to focus on the persuasion process.
Explain your proposed approach and the rationale behind it, highlighting technical benefits, data, or user impact. Show that you had a clear, well-reasoned position.
Describe the objections raised by the peer, manager, or stakeholder. Explain how you listened actively, acknowledged their concerns, and responded with evidence or compromises.
Detail how you ultimately convinced them or reached a mutually agreeable solution. Highlight any adjustments you made to your approach based on their feedback.
Conclude with the results: what was implemented, the impact (e.g., performance improvement, cost savings), and what you learned about persuasion and collaboration.
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