What this question reveals, what a strong answer sounds like, red flags to watch for, and a follow-up probe.
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Accountability, honesty, resilience.
▸ GOOD ANSWER LOOKS LIKE
Owns it, explains contributing factors without excusing them, pivoted.
▸ RED FLAGS
Blames market, tools, or team. No personal accountability.
▸ FOLLOW-UP PROBE
How did you communicate that miss to leadership?
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