A project manager who is working with a virtual team needs to mentor an entry-level colleague. This team member informs the project manager that they feel demotivated and excluded from the team. What

While speaking with the team member is important, it addresses the symptom, not the underlying issue of feeling excluded from the broader team, which team building aims to fix.

Performing an assessment of *each* team member is a broad and potentially time-consuming step that doesn't directly address the specific issue of one team member feeling excluded.

Reassigning the team member might be a solution for lack of fit or contribution, but it doesn't address the current feelings of exclusion and demotivation within the existing team context.

When an entry-level virtual team member feels demotivated and excluded, a team-building event is an effective first step to foster inclusion and motivation. Virtual team-building activities can help bridge geographical gaps, encourage informal interactions, strengthen team bonds, and make the individual feel more connected and valued within the team environment.