A key team member is experiencing personal issues that have affected their performance and the rest of the team's performance. How should the project manager handle this situation?

The project manager should foster a culture of empathy to help all team members, including the one experiencing personal issues, navigate emotional challenges. This approach promotes understanding and support, which can mitigate negative impacts on performance and morale. Separating and replacing the team member is a drastic measure that doesn't address the root cause and can negatively affect team cohesion. Meeting with the team to discuss the performance problem without addressing the underlying personal issues might be perceived as confrontational and unsupportive. While HR support can be valuable, the project manager's primary role is to manage the team dynamics and create a supportive environment directly.