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Handling a Difficult Stakeholder

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In a cross-functional product effort, you run into a stakeholder who is difficult to work with. They may be dismissive in meetings, keep changing expectations, or push back in ways that create friction for the team.

Question

Tell me about a time you had to handle a difficult interviewer or stakeholder. How did you approach it, what did you do to keep progress moving, and what was the outcome?