A company following a predictive approach only evaluates product quality after each phase completes. A new project manager experienced with hybrid approaches must improve quality management efficiency. What should the new project manager do?

The correct answer is to gather the team's perspective on the process context and interdependencies, then define improvements. This approach aligns with hybrid methodologies, which emphasize collaboration and continuous improvement. By involving the team, the project manager leverages their expertise and fosters ownership, leading to more effective and sustainable quality improvements. Discussing process improvements with the PMO lead might be a later step, but it's premature without first understanding the specific issues from the team's viewpoint. Setting a ground rule without team input is a top-down approach that may not address underlying issues or gain team buy-in. Continuing the existing process and postponing improvements is counterproductive and misses an opportunity to enhance efficiency immediately.