You are leading a critical project with a tight deadline. One of your most reliable team members, who is normally a top performer, has suddenly become withdrawn and their work quality has noticeably declined. You suspect they may be dealing with a personal issue outside of work.
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A
Ignore the change in behavior, assuming the team member will sort it out on their own to avoid intruding on their privacy.
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B
Discuss the team member's poor performance with the rest of the team to see if they know what is going on.
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C
Privately and discreetly ask the team member if everything is alright, express your concern for their well-being, and gently mention the observed drop in performance, offering to connect them with available support resources.
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D
Immediately reassign the team member's tasks to others and formally document their poor performance for their next review.