A project manager has taken over a project that has been without a project manager for the last couple of weeks. The team is feeling lost and there are a few team

members who are confused about the next steps and the final outcome of the project.

What should the new project manager do$?$

Escalate the situation to the steering committee and request that more time be allotted to the project.

Avoid conflict and let the team self$-$organize on how they want to work on the project tasks.

Set short$-$term goals in order to create a winning culture internally and praise team members for achieving them.

Ask the project sponsor to provide team members with a project direction regarding outcomes.