A. Coordinate with team members to define and communicate ways of working, roles and responsibilities, scheduling, time zone, and cultural observance information.

B. Explain to the team that since they are all SMEs and know one another, they are expected to immediately collaborate and deliver effectively.

C. Update the communications management plan and determine an issue resolution process for when furture conflicts arise.

D. Colocate the team members at the beginning of the project to explain the expectations for team interaction, meeting schedules, and overall project governance.