Tell me about a time you had to convince a stakeholder to accept a trade-off in a project.

This question seeks to uncover your persuasion skills and ability to handle stakeholder expectations. Interviewers are interested in how you articulate the rationale behind necessary compromises.

Provide a detailed example where you had to negotiate with a stakeholder. Use the STAR method to outline how you presented data or insights to support your case and how you ultimately reached an agreement that satisfied both parties.