Act on what he can control, e.g., actively contributing to the meeting discussion rather than getting rattled by his teammate’s actions
Present the problem and possible solutions to his boss—using him as a sounding board rather than a crisis counselor
Utilize his personal connections to gain inside information about the account—and then make Nicole an ally by sharing that information with her
Assess the culture in his new division and decide whether he should stay or return to the research department
Try to diffuse tension with Nicole, perhaps over drinks, then negotiate their roles on the Millhouse account
