During a retrospective, a project manager identifies a significant gap between the project's documented goals and the team's interpretation of the next steps. To ensure alignment and build a shared understanding, what is the project manager's MOST effective immediate action?
Schedule individual meetings with the team members who expressed the most confusion to correct their understanding privately.
Update the project's knowledge base with a detailed clarification of the goals and send a high-priority email to the team.
Request that all team members submit their interpretation of the next steps in writing to identify the full scope of the misunderstanding.
Organize a dedicated follow-up meeting to openly discuss the discrepancy, facilitate a group consensus, and re-establish a clear, shared vision for the next steps.
The most effective way to resolve a team-wide misunderstanding and build shared understanding is through rich, interactive communication. A dedicated meeting allows for real-time dialogue, immediate feedback, and collaborative problem-solving to ensure all team members are aligned. While updating documentation, meeting individually, or gathering written feedback are all plausible actions, they are less immediate and effective for resolving a group discrepancy than a facilitated, live meeting. Direct conversation is crucial for uncovering the root cause of the misunderstanding and achieving a unified consensus.
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