[Solved] During a team meeting, you strongly disagree with a proposed project direction because you believe it overlooks key customer needs.... Which LP does this primarily demonstrate? | Amazon Leadership Principles

Amazon Leadership Principles - Have Backbone Disagree and Commit

During a team meeting, you strongly disagree with a proposed project direction because you believe it overlooks key customer needs. You voice your concerns clearly and provide data to support your viewpoint. After discussion, the team decides to proceed with the original plan, but you fully commit to making it successful. Which LP does this primarily demonstrate?

ADeliver Results

BBias for Action

CCustomer Obsession

DHave Backbone; Disagree and Commit

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify the behavior of voicing disagreement clearly -> Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit
Step 2: Note the commitment to support the final decision despite disagreement -> signals commit.
Step 3: Recognize this combination matches 'Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit' LP.

Quick Trick: Disagree clearly, then commit fully.

Trap Explanation:

PITFALL

Bias for Action seems plausible because action follows, but it misses the backbone and commitment elements.

Concept tested:

CONCEPT

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