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Question 7 of 29 for our Instructional Coordinator Mock Interview

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Question 7 of 29

Are you a strong negotiator?

Negotiation skills may be necessary if you ever find yourself needing to rely on conflict resolution, as an Instructional Coordinator. If you are a strong negotiator, share an example of a time you had to negotiate and how you went about it. Explain your unique strategy to find common ground and the end result of the scenario. Remember to share an example that highlights your success as a negotiator and your ability to compromise.
If you aren't a good negotiator or have had limited experience, be honest and then share ways that you're looking to improve. Mention a technique or principle of negotiation and segue into a very brief example that is relevant to teaching.

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  • 7. Are you a strong negotiator?

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      Negotiation skills may be necessary if you ever find yourself needing to rely on conflict resolution, as an Instructional Coordinator. If you are a strong negotiator, share an example of a time you had to negotiate and how you went about it. Explain your unique strategy to find common ground and the end result of the scenario. Remember to share an example that highlights your success as a negotiator and your ability to compromise.
      If you aren't a good negotiator or have had limited experience, be honest and then share ways that you're looking to improve. Mention a technique or principle of negotiation and segue into a very brief example that is relevant to teaching.

      Written by Audra Kresinske on March 4th, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I'm not a strong negotiator right now, but I'm working on it. I'm reading 'The Effective Negotiator' by Charles Sanford amongst many other books, and I look for ways to apply these techniques. For example, I understand that part of negotiation is about framing the problem and finding common ground. So for example, when a teacher takes issue with XYZ issue, I'd set the frame by [...] and then draw them into common ground so I can explain why XYZ is important to the district."

      Written by Audra Kresinske on March 4th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I would like to believe so. As a teacher negotiating, seem to be a good way to get to the attended goal. The most important thing to remember is to keep the intended goal as a priority. Next, explain all of the reasons why it's important to reach that goal and how the intended person could benefit."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Negotiation skills are certainly needed to succeed in this career path. If possible, give a specific example of a time you negotiated a situation to reach your goal.
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