Appreciating this team member's performance throughout the project life cycle is the best way to acknowledge this team member's commitment, because it shows that the project manager recognizes and values the team member's continuous improvement, role modeling, and mentoring. Appreciation can be expressed in various ways, such as writing a thank-you note, acknowledging the team member's contributions in a team meeting, sending an email to the team member's manager, or giving a reward or recognition. Appreciation can motivate and inspire the team member to keep up the good work, as well as to influence other team members to follow the example. The other options are not the best ways to acknowledge this team member's commitment, because they may not be appropriate, timely, or effective. Sending this person to a meeting to negotiate the scope with the client may not be relevant to the team member's role or skills, and it may not be perceived as a positive acknowledgment. Promoting this team member to a coaching role after this project is completed may not be feasible or desirable, and it may not reflect the team member's current performance. Documenting it in the team member's end of year performance review may be too late or too formal, and it may not convey the project manager's genuine appreciation. References: Acknowledge Members of the Project Team - 3 Simple Ways, Power of Acknowledgment -Results on Project Teams, 50 Impactful Phrases for Appreciating Team Members, Positive Reinforcement | PMI - Project Management Institute