A new project manager discovers the team is rigid, resists change, and insists on traditional methods. The project is at risk if the team does not adopt an agile approach. What should the project manager do?

The best approach is to engage with the team to explain the risks of their current methods and the benefits of adopting an agile approach. This fosters understanding and buy-in, which is crucial for successful change. Simply assuming the team will naturally become agile (forming stage) is passive and neglects the immediate risk. Relying on historical success ignores the current project's specific needs and the identified risks. Meeting with the sponsor for management support might be a later step if team engagement fails, but the project manager's primary responsibility is to first work directly with their team to facilitate the necessary change.