You are managing a hybrid project that requires government regulator approval. During a daily standup, a team member raises an impediment that needs collaboration from an expert assigned to another project. What should the project manager do first?

The project manager should first check the expert's availability because this is the most immediate and practical step to resolve the impediment. The expert is already identified as having the necessary knowledge, so confirming their availability is the logical next action before escalating or seeking alternative solutions. Reviewing KPIs is premature; the immediate need is to address the impediment. Asking the project sponsor for a new resource is an escalation that should only occur if the identified expert is unavailable or if their project manager refuses to share them. Developing the team member's capabilities through mentoring and training is a long-term strategy for skill development, not an immediate solution for an urgent impediment.