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What does the phrase "We had team consensus to pivot quickly" 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 pivot quickly" subtly signal to the interviewer?
APossible diffusion of individual ownership
BStrong collaborative decision-making
CClear leadership and initiative
DEffective conflict resolution
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify language -- 'we' and consensus.
  2. Step 2: Recognize subtle diffusion of individual ownership -> Possible diffusion of individual ownership
Quick Trick: 'We consensus' hides who acted
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Strong collaboration seems positive but 'we' consensus can hide who drove action.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Bias for Action LP -- subtle diffusion of ownership signal
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