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The Resource Zero-Sum Game

Recall a time you had to secure a critical, limited resource (like a specific expert's time or budget) that was already committed to another high-priority project. How did you negotiate this without damaging your relationship with the other project lead, and what framework did you use to determine that your project's need was objectively more critical for the company?

Key concepts

negotiationprioritizationcross-functional leadership

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