During the implementation stage of a project, a newly appointed team leader approaches the project manager to verify the team's tasks and schedule. The work did not go as planned due to the team leaders' task of management experience. This could cause delays for the project. What should the project manager do?

While directly managing the project team might seem like an immediate solution, it undermines the team leader's role and can create confusion regarding authority. This approach may lead to dependency on the project manager, which can hinder the team leader's growth and ability to manage independently in the future.

Informing stakeholders about potential delays is important, but it should not be the primary action taken. This option does not address the root cause of the issue—the team leader's lack of management experience—and does not contribute to resolving the underlying problems affecting team performance.

Requesting a senior team leader may provide immediate relief but fails to address the development needs of the current team leader. This option could also disrupt team dynamics and continuity, as it may lead to further delays in the project by requiring time for a new leader to acclimate.