A global project is about to start and travel is not possible, so most team members will participate virtually. What should the project manager do to engage the team?

Investing in a virtual collaboration or colocation environment is the best option because it directly addresses the challenge of a globally distributed team that cannot travel. Such an environment provides the necessary tools and platforms for effective communication, document sharing, real-time interaction, and shared workspaces, mimicking the benefits of physical colocation. While one-on-one meetings, HR recommendations, and weekly team meetings are valuable, they are components of engagement rather than the foundational solution for enabling collaboration in a virtual setting. Without a robust virtual environment, these other activities will be less effective or even impossible to implement efficiently.