Standard situation: Alex in a project team
Alex is an experienced specialist who has been in your eight-person project team for six years. Alex used to be active and reliable, the person others went to. Over the last three months Alex has withdrawn: the work is delivered and correct, but Alex speaks less in meetings and no longer volunteers. You have managed Alex for two years and have not yet raised it. The team has a major delivery in six weeks, and Alex’s part is essential. You have arranged a private meeting to understand what has happened.
The specific reason for the disengagement is hidden from the leader.