You have joined a cross-departmental project team. During the initial meetings, you observe that team members are hesitant to share ideas and tend to defer to the most senior person in the room. What is the most effective action to foster a more collaborative environment?
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A
Propose using a structured brainstorming technique, like a round-robin, where each person has a dedicated turn to speak.
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B
Privately message the senior person and suggest they take a less active role to allow others to contribute.
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C
Focus on delivering your own tasks to a high standard to demonstrate your competence and lead by example.
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D
Wait for the project manager to identify the issue and implement a solution for the team's communication.