An agile team has two new members who joined three weeks ago. The existing team members have been working together for over a year and have well-established working relationships and informal communication patterns. The new members are competent but seem hesitant to speak up in team meetings. During the last sprint review, neither new member presented any of their completed work, even though they contributed significantly to the increment. One existing team member mentioned that the new developers 'just need more time to adjust.' What should the team lead do to better integrate the new members?

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The correct answer is B. Option B is correct because it actively supports new team members through structured onboarding while creating safe opportunities for participation (ECO People Task 1.5 - Build a team). Pairing new members with buddies provides guidance and psychological safety, while explicit participation opportunities demonstrate that their contributions are valued and expected. This accelerates integration and prevents the formation of in-groups and out-groups. Option D seems helpful but addresses only the social dimension without tackling the professional integration challenges around participation and contribution visibility. Team building alone won't solve the issue of new members feeling hesitant to speak up in work ceremonies or present their work. Options A and C are passive approaches that may result in new members remaining on the periphery, reducing team effectiveness and potentially losing valuable perspectives these members bring.

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