A junior team member asks the project manager for direction and advice on risk mitigation. How should the project manager respond?

The project manager should offer guidance and follow up with developmental activities because it aligns with the project manager's role in coaching and mentoring team members, especially junior ones. This approach fosters growth, builds capability within the team, and strengthens the project's overall risk management. Referring the junior team member to a senior team member might be a secondary step, but the project manager should first provide direct support. Stating that risk mitigation is not part of their work is demotivating and limits team involvement. While lessons learned are valuable, simply pointing to them without guidance is unhelpful for a junior team member seeking direct advice.