As a project manager, you notice that a normally engaged, high-performing team member has recently become withdrawn and is missing deadlines. What leadership approach would be most appropriate to address this situation?
Provide the team member with additional resources to help them complete their tasks
Wait and see if the team member's performance improves on its own over time
Adopt a directive leadership style, clearly outlining expectations and consequences for missed deadlines
Engage in a collaborative discussion with the team member to identify and address the root cause of their change in performance
A collaborative approach encourages open dialogue so you can learn what is driving the change in behaviour and jointly develop an improvement plan. Active listening and shared problem-solving help restore motivation and accountability while demonstrating respect for the individual. A purely directive style may feel punitive and further reduce morale; simply adding resources treats symptoms rather than causes; and doing nothing risks continued performance decline.
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