A project manager new to an organization notices an imminent deadline is likely to be missed because of delays from a lack of resources. What should the project manager do next?

The project manager should first review the risk management plan. This plan outlines identified risks, their potential impacts, and pre-defined response strategies, including who is responsible for implementing them. A lack of resources leading to a missed deadline is a foreseeable risk, and the plan will guide the project manager on how to address it systematically. Escalating to the sponsor (while potentially necessary later) is premature without first consulting the established risk response. Reviewing the milestone list for fast-tracking might be a valid response strategy, but the risk management plan would indicate if this is the appropriate first step. Holding a team meeting is also a good step for problem-solving, but the risk management plan provides the foundational context and established procedures for addressing such issues.