A team of researchers in nuclear engineering has been working together for more than12 years. Over time, they have developed into a high performing team that has made numerous breakthrough findings through their work. Each member of the team has settled into his/her own role and the team has matured to a point where it has a clear sense of its long-term vision. In addition, the team is able to self-manage itself for the most part. What should the team leader do now?
A)Facilitate a strategic planning session with the team.
B)Expand the size of the team.
C)Work to resolve disagreements that are lingering among team members.
D)Become less directly involved in the team's activities and help the team to manage itself.
E)Facilitate the development of group norms.

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Given the team's maturity, clear long-term vision, and ability to self-manage, the leader should step back and allow the team to manage itself, intervening less directly in its activities. This approach supports the team's autonomy and leverages its established capabilities.

A Team of Researchers in Nuclear Engineering Has Been Working