You are managing a predictive software development project with a team of 12 members. During the planning phase, you notice that two senior developers, who must work closely on the database architecture, have a history of conflict from a previous project. The project schedule is tight, and their collaboration is critical for meeting the milestone dates. Team morale appears positive otherwise, but you're concerned this unresolved tension could impact performance. What should you do first?

Question

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A. Option A is correct because it directly addresses the conflict through active conflict resolution, which is essential for effective team collaboration (ECO People Task 1.2). By understanding individual perspectives first and then facilitating a joint discussion, the project manager can help establish a productive working relationship critical for project success. Option B is the main distractor because while it might seem to avoid conflict, it fails to address the underlying issue and is impractical given that their collaboration is specifically noted as critical for the database architecture. Additionally, avoiding conflict rather than resolving it can lead to bigger problems later and doesn't develop the team's ability to work together effectively.

More People Questions