What are the most important skills a data analyst should possess to work efficiently with team members with various backgrounds, roles, and duties?

When answering this question, keep in mind that the hiring manager would like to hear something different than “communication skills”. Think of an approach you’ve used in your role as a data analyst to improve the quality of work in a cross-functional team.

Example
“I think the role of a data analyst goes beyond explaining technical terms in a non-technical language. I always strive to gain a deeper understanding of the work of my colleagues, so I can bridge my explanation of statistical concepts to the specific parts of the business they deal with, and how these concepts relate to the tasks at hand they need to solve.”