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What does the phrase "We had team consensus on the plan" subtly signal to the interviewer?

medium📡 Signal Interpretation Q8 of Q15
Google Googleyness - Collaboration and Influence Without Authority
What does the phrase "We had team consensus on the plan" subtly signal to the interviewer?
AClear individual leadership and ownership
BPassive group decision hiding individual contribution
CStrong collaboration and influence without authority
DConflict unresolved but superficially agreed
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify phrasing -- passive 'we' consensus.
  2. Step 2: Recognize subtle flaw -- individual contribution obscured.
  3. Step 3: Confirm signal -- passive group decision hides leadership.
Quick Trick: "We consensus" -> passive hides leader
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Strong collaboration is tempting, but 'we had consensus' can mask lack of clear individual leadership.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Collaboration and Influence Without Authority -- subtle passive voice hides individual role
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