ExpertPMP · Question 77 · Task 6: Build a team
A project manager is leading a team that has been working together successfully for eight months. A new team member with strong technical skills but limited project management experience has joined the team. The new member frequently interrupts others during meetings and makes decisions without consulting the team. Other team members are becoming frustrated. What should the project manager do?
A project manager is leading a team that has been working together successfully for eight months. A new team member with strong technical skills but limited project management experience has joined the team. The new member frequently interrupts others during meetings and makes decisions without consulting the team. Other team members are becoming frustrated. What should the project manager do?
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Publicly address the behavior during the next team meeting to set clear expectations
Assign the new team member to work independently to avoid team conflicts
Have a private conversation with the new team member about team collaboration expectations
Ignore the behavior since the team member has strong technical skills
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