A project manager was replaced early in a new project. The new manager finds the business team unsupportive and learns senior management does not fully back the project. What should the new manager do next?

The most effective next step is to review the stakeholder analysis to identify the most influential stakeholder and seek their assistance. This approach is proactive and strategic. A thorough stakeholder analysis helps the project manager understand who has the power and influence to resolve the lack of business team support and senior management backing. Engaging the most influential stakeholder directly can provide the necessary leverage and support to address these critical issues. Asking the business team to articulate issues is a good step but doesn't address the underlying lack of senior management support. Distributing a status report without a clear plan or target for help is unlikely to be effective. Requesting senior management to increase involvement without first understanding the landscape through stakeholder analysis is less strategic and may not yield the desired results.