Varun's response begins to address the challenges of working with a cross-functional team, highlighting the differences in perspectives between developers and functional team members. However, the response is incomplete and lacks clarity, making it difficult to understand his approach to ensuring effective communication and collaboration. The benchmark response is well-structured and provides a clear example of how to manage a diverse team, emphasizing regular meetings, clear communication channels, and fostering an open culture. To improve, Varun should focus on delivering a complete and coherent response that outlines specific strategies he employed to facilitate collaboration and communication among team members. For instance, he could say, "In a project with a cross-functional team, I facilitated regular meetings to ensure everyone could share their insights, bridging the gap between technical and business perspectives."