When is it time to FIRE someone?
Episode 113 of the Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens podcast, hosted by Paula Maidens, titled "When is it time to FIRE someone?" was published on February 4, 2024 and runs 21 minutes.
February 4, 2024 ·21m · Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens
Summary
In this episode Paula dives into the common question of “When it is the right time to let someone go” along with all those other common questions about firing including "How much time is reasonable" "How do you know enough is enough" etc etc! This episode covers all the important considerations you need to take into account including the importance of being clear about expectations and responsibilities and giving someone the opportunity to change and improve before making this big decis...
Episode Description
In this episode Paula dives into the common question of “When it is the right time to let someone go” along with all those other common questions about firing including "How much time is reasonable" "How do you know enough is enough" etc etc!
This episode covers all the important considerations you need to take into account including the importance of being clear about expectations and responsibilities and giving someone the opportunity to change and improve before making this big decision.
Highlights:
- The importance of clarity regardless of whether the person is an employee or subcontractor.
- Sharing your expectations clearly, even if it seems too detailed. Disappointment often stems from unmet expectations.
- Why being clear is being fair and allows the team member the change to improve
- Why addressing performance issues early and NOT panicking is key to successful leadership
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