Your organization is transitioning to a hybrid project management approach. You have been assigned to lead a project team that includes members with extensive experience in traditional waterfall methods and others who have only worked in agile environments. During the kickoff meeting, you notice tension when discussing how the project will be structured. Some team members are uncomfortable with the lack of detailed upfront planning, while others resist creating comprehensive documentation. What is the best way to build team cohesion in this situation?

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The correct answer is A. Option A is correct because it actively facilitates team cohesion by creating psychological safety, valuing diverse experiences, and developing shared understanding through collaborative working agreements. This directly supports ECO People Task 1.3 (supporting team performance) and the PMBOK principle of creating a collaborative team environment. Option B is a tempting distractor but incorrect because it reinforces silos rather than building an integrated hybrid team that can leverage both perspectives flexibly. Option C delays project start unnecessarily and doesn't address the interpersonal dynamics, while option D abdicates the project manager's responsibility to facilitate team development during the forming stage.

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