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What does the phrase "We had team consensus on updating the interview questions" subtly signal to the interviewer?

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Amazon Leadership Principles - Hire and Develop the Best
What does the phrase "We had team consensus on updating the interview questions" subtly signal to the interviewer?
APassive team approach hiding individual contribution
BStrong individual ownership
CProactive leadership
DBias for Action
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify pronoun use -- 'we' throughout.
  2. Step 2: Assess individual contribution -- obscured by team consensus.
  3. Step 3: Signal meaning -- passive voice hides individual ownership.
Quick Trick: "We consensus" = passive, ownership hidden
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Team consensus sounds positive but it can mask lack of individual ownership and initiative.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Hire and Develop the Best LP -- subtle passive voice hiding ownership
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