A project team, after several weeks of working together, is experiencing frequent disagreements and challenges to the Black Belt's leadership. Two members are openly critical of the project's data collection plan. According to Tuckman's model of group development, what is the most appropriate action for the Black Belt to take?
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A
Escalate the issue to the project champion and ask for the two critical members to be replaced.
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B
Ignore the conflict, assuming it will resolve itself as the project progresses.
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C
Facilitate a discussion to clarify roles, re-establish ground rules, and openly address the conflicts to help the team move to the Norming stage.
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D
Dictate the final data collection plan and demand compliance from the team.