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What does the phrase "We had team consensus on the approach" 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 approach" subtly signal to the interviewer?
AManager-directed decision making
BPossible diffusion of individual ownership
CClear ownership and accountability
DStrong individual leadership
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify language -- collective 'we' and consensus.
  2. Step 2: Subtle diffusion of individual ownership implied.
  3. Step 3: Not manager-directed or clear individual accountability.
Quick Trick: "Team consensus" -> ownership diluted
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Strong leadership sounds positive but phrase implies shared, not individual, ownership.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Collaboration LP -- subtle diffusion of ownership via collective language
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