"I recognize that I will be working with individuals and teams from outside of my organization and with whom I have no direct authority. I have developed and refined my communication skills so that I can collaborate with these individuals to achieve common objectives. The skill most useful in this is active listening. I take time to hear what the other stakeholders are saying, learn their concerns, and understand what they're trying to accomplish. This provides me with the information I need to promote my ideas, compromise when necessary, and negotiate agreements that move the stakeholders in the same direction."
