098 - How To Fire A Team Member

04/05/2022 36 min
098 - How To Fire A Team Member

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Episode Synopsis


Firing a team member is a difficult situation, especially for a new leader that has never done it before. There is no advice I can give you that will make it easy, but there are ways to ensure you do it correctly.
In this podcast episode, we will talk about why it’s important you fire a team member correctly, why you would need to fire a team member, and then how to actually fire them.
Why Firing Correctly Is Important

 Right thing to do
 Impacts remaining team members
 Protects the team and business

Why You Would Need To Fire A Team Member

Poor individual performance
Poor business performance
Legal or ethical violation

How To Fire A Team Member

 Gather supporting evidence
 Align the support needed
 Stay focused on activity, not the person
 Avoid discussions
 Maintain their dignity
 Address the remaining team

 
Resources Mentioned:
The Leadership Calculator
The Leadership Accelerator