I blanked for a second because I expected an external competition angle, not an internal one.
Show that you prioritize company-wide goals over team silos by first seeking to understand the other team's motivations and the strategic context. Then, propose a collaborative path forward—such as consolidation, differentiation, or shared learnings—that maximizes overall impact for Meta. Emphasize data-driven decision-making and alignment with leadership to resolve conflicts constructively.
Pro tip: Frame the situation as an opportunity to demonstrate strategic thinking and cross-functional leadership, not as a turf war. Mention that you would proactively involve your manager and the other team's leadership early to align on a unified approach, showing you can navigate ambiguity and politics with maturity.
Investigate why the other team is building a competing product—whether it's due to unmet user needs, strategic misalignment, or resource duplication—by talking to stakeholders and reviewing data.
Evaluate the degree of competition: are they solving the same problem for the same users, or is there potential for synergy? Quantify the potential impact on users, revenue, and company goals.
Escalate to your manager and cross-functional leaders to clarify strategic priorities and ensure decisions are made at the right level, avoiding siloed conflict.
Recommend options such as merging efforts, differentiating features, sharing insights, or reallocating resources—based on what's best for the company, not your team.
Once aligned, define clear ownership, success metrics, and communication cadence to avoid future duplication and ensure the chosen approach delivers value.
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