in order to prevent a new colleague from negatively impacting the productivity of your team.

: 1. Schedule a team meeting to discuss the situation and explain the importance of maintaining service levels and individual productivity targets. Make sure to emphasize that the new colleague should not be afraid to ask questions, and that the team is there to support them. 2. Create an onboarding program for new colleagues which would include an overview of the project/team duties and protocols, as well as an assigned mentor who can answer questions and provide guidance. 3. Facilitate cross-training within the team so that each team member is aware of their colleagues’ duties and can help answer questions or pick up the slack if needed. 4. Establish clear communication protocols, including when and how questions should be asked and who should be consulted for what type of information. 5. Set up a support network for colleagues, including a dedicated email address for questions and a “virtual help desk” where members of the team can access resources and ask questions. 6. Establish schedules and deadlines for each team member, and communicate these expectations to the new colleague. Make sure to provide regular feedback and recognition for their efforts.