A new team member joined during the first sprint and proposed a new testing approach; the team is resistant. What should the project manager do?

The correct answer is to schedule a meeting with the new team member to learn about the new method of testing. This approach aligns with agile principles of continuous improvement and valuing individuals and interactions. By actively listening and understanding the proposed method, the project manager fosters an environment where new ideas are considered, potentially leading to process enhancements. Asking the new team member to focus solely on development or instructing them to use the established method without discussion dismisses their input and can lead to disengagement. While coaching them to follow the existing approach might be necessary if the new method is unsuitable, it should only happen after understanding the proposal, not as an initial reaction. The goal is to explore the idea respectfully before making a decision.