The team discovers they lack access to data required to complete the current iteration. The dependency was known, but the team is unsure of options to remove the obstacle. What should the project manager do next?

The project manager's role in agile environments is to serve and empower the team. Guiding the team to determine alternatives (A) aligns with this principle, fostering self-organization and problem-solving skills. The team is closest to the work and often best positioned to identify solutions or workarounds. Moving the dependent task to the next iteration (B) might be a solution, but it's premature without first exploring options with the team. Escalating to the IT manager (C) or project sponsor (D) should be considered only after the team has exhausted its own problem-solving efforts and requires external support or decision-making.