When there are changes in team composition, especially due to organizational restructuring, a team alignment session is essential to reset expectations, re-establish collaboration norms, clarify scope, and build cohesion.
According to the PMBOK Guide (Seventh Edition), project managers should take the lead in fostering team performance and alignment, especially when the team has undergone major transitions.
Option A is premature and defeatist; the issue should be explored with the team first.
Option B is rigid and dismisses the real concern about feasibility.
Option D may follow after alignment but should not be the first step without full team engagement.
References:
PMBOK Guide - Seventh Edition, Team Performance Domain
PMI's Guidelines on Organizational Change and Transition
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The best approach in this situation is for the project manager to facilitate a discussion between the team members and the construction manager to address the cultural differences and seek solutions. This aligns with conflict resolution strategies that emphasize communication, understanding, and collaboration to resolve conflicts in a multicultural team setting12. By discussing the concerns openly, the project manager can help foster mutual understanding and respect among team members, which is crucial for team coordination and performance1.
References:
Conflict Management, Team Coordination, and Performance within Multicultural Temporary Projects1.
5 Conflict Resolution Techniques in Project Management - PM Study Circle2.