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What does the phrase "We had team consensus to create a new workflow" subtly signal to the interviewer?

medium📡 Signal Interpretation Q8 of Q15
Google Googleyness - Bias to Action and Comfort With Ambiguity
What does the phrase "We had team consensus to create a new workflow" subtly signal to the interviewer?
AManager-directed decision
BPassive voice hides individual ownership
CClear individual Bias for Action
DStrong collaboration and leadership
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify language -- 'we' and consensus hides individual role.
  2. Step 2: Recognize this reduces Bias for Action signal.
Quick Trick: "We consensus" -> ownership unclear
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Strong collaboration seems positive but 'we' hides who took initiative.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Bias for Action LP -- passive voice hides ownership
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