The laissez-faire leadership style is characterized by allowing the team to make their own decisions and work independently. This style is suitable for teams that are mature, competent, and motivated, which seems to be the case with the project manager's team, as they have previously worked together on construction projects. The laissez-faire approach trusts the team's abilities and encourages autonomy and self-organization, which can lead to increased innovation and creativity. References: The information is based on the leadership styles described in the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) reference materials, which outline various leadership styles and their applications in project management contexts1234.