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What element of this answer is the disqualifier?

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Google Googleyness - Collaboration and Influence Without Authority
I noticed that the team was resistant to a new process that I believed was necessary. I scheduled one-on-one meetings to understand their concerns and shared data supporting the change. We collectively decided to pilot the new process for two weeks. After the pilot, I gathered feedback and presented results showing a 15% efficiency gain, which helped gain full team buy-in. I then worked with team leads to standardize the process. What element of this answer is the disqualifier?
AScheduling one-on-one meetings to understand concerns
BSharing data supporting the change
CWe collectively decided to pilot the new process for two weeks
DGathering feedback and presenting results showing 15% efficiency gain
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify who initiated the decision -> We collectively decided to pilot the new process for two weeks
  2. Step 2: Other actions show strong individual initiative and measurable impact.
  3. Step 3: The subtle disqualifier is the shared decision phrase, which weakens the signal of personal leadership in influencing without authority.
Quick Trick: "We collectively decided" -> ownership diluted
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • The phrase sounds collaborative but hides lack of clear individual leadership.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Subtle disqualifier: shared decision dilutes ownership signal
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