Research Influence and Leadership Questions

Using research to influence product and organizational decisions and providing leadership in research practice. Includes persuading stakeholders with evidence based narratives, building cross functional coalitions, advocating for research priorities and resources, mentoring and coaching junior researchers, leading initiatives without formal authority, negotiating trade offs, and measuring downstream impact of research on product decisions and outcomes. Assesses interpersonal influence, strategic communication, and the ability to institutionalize research practices.