Joe, a highly skilled consultant, has threatened to quit on several occasions. Although Joe is difficult to work with, he has the skills required to complete a critical project fora high-profile…

Asking the client for a resource shifts project responsibility and may not be feasible or appropriate, nor does it address internal knowledge transfer.

Cross-training a replacement is a proactive risk mitigation strategy that reduces single point of failure dependency on Joe, ensuring project continuity even if he departs.

Offering more compensation is a short-term solution that does not resolve the long-term risk of Joe's departure or the reliance on a single individual.

Asking the project sponsor for additional funding does not directly address the operational risk associated with Joe's potential departure or the need for knowledge transfer.

Modifying the project schedule to anticipate Joe's removal is a reactive measure that does not proactively mitigate the impact of lost skills or knowledge.

Asking Joe to document his steps ensures that his specialized knowledge and work processes are captured, enabling others to continue the work if he leaves and minimizing project disruption.