As a project manager overseeing a software development project, a key team member resigns unexpectedly, causing delays in critical tasks. What is the most appropriate action to take to address this situation?
Report the issue to senior management for them to resolve.
Document the problem and request modifications to the project plan.
Assume the remaining team can cover the work and proceed as scheduled.
Hire a new team member and keep the project plan unchanged.
The correct action is to document the issue and initiate a change request to modify the project plan accordingly. This ensures the impact is formally recorded and managed through the proper channels. Simply hiring a new team member without adjusting the plan might not account for onboarding time and may not resolve scheduling conflicts. Assuming the team can cover the work without adjustments can lead to burnout and further delays. Reporting the issue to senior management without proposing a solution does not demonstrate effective issue management.
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