A project with tight deadlines has a team member who is always silent in meetings. The project manager learns this person lacks knowledge of the technology and worries it will hurt productivity. What should the project manager do?

Assigning an experienced team member to mentor the individual provides immediate, on-the-job training and support, directly addressing the knowledge gap and minimizing project impact. This approach is efficient for tight deadlines as it integrates learning with active work. Formal training might take too long and remove the team member from the project. Having the team lead meetings doesn't directly address the individual's knowledge deficit. Encouraging extra personal time places the burden solely on the individual without providing structured support, which is less effective and potentially demotivating during urgent periods.