Ajay's response highlights his progression from an individual contributor to a team manager, indicating his growing responsibilities and the scale of projects he has managed. However, the response could be more focused on specific actions he took to foster creativity and innovation within his team. Ajay could improve by detailing strategies such as encouraging open communication, knowledge sharing, mentorship, supporting experimentation, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration, as outlined in the benchmark response. Additionally, mentioning the outcomes of these practices, such as improved team performance or successful project delivery, would demonstrate the effectiveness of his leadership in fostering a creative and innovative team environment.