Your agile development team includes members from four different countries across three time zones. During sprint planning, you notice that team members in the Asia-Pacific region rarely speak up, while team members in North America dominate the conversation. The sprint retrospectives show similar patterns. The team's velocity has been declining over the past two sprints, and some stories are being carried over because requirements were misunderstood. What is the most effective action to improve team collaboration?

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The correct answer is C. Option C is correct because it addresses the root cause by giving all team members, especially those less comfortable speaking up in real-time or dealing with language/cultural barriers, the opportunity to contribute meaningfully (ECO People Task 2.4). This approach respects different communication styles and time zones while maintaining team cohesion. Option A seems reasonable but may still favor more vocal team members and doesn't address cultural communication preferences. Option B undermines team collaboration by creating silos, and Option D makes participation passive rather than active. The declining velocity and misunderstandings indicate that some voices aren't being heard, which Option C directly addresses through inclusive practices.

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