A project manager observes that a previously energetic and participative team member has become subdued and less engaged over the last few weeks. This change coincides with the start of a high-profile and stressful project phase. What should the manager do first to address the situation, demonstrating emotional intelligence?
Privately ask the team member how they are coping with the current project phase.
Send out a team-wide survey to gauge overall team morale and use the results to address any issues.
Assign the team member to less critical tasks to help if they are overwhelmed with the high-profile phase.
During the next team meeting, ask them for their thoughts on the recent project developments.