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Written by a manager who has actually done it, so it reads like a playbook, not theory: prep your talking points in bullets, keep the conversation short and specific, never let it be a surprise, and let the person control the story they tell afterward. It is the closest thing to a script for the hardest 10 minutes of your week, and it directly backs the answer's 'in person, short, specific, with dignity' stance.
How to Fire Someone With Dignity
From Medium (The Innovation) by Shannon Z 9 min read
- If the exit is a surprise, you failed at feedback earlier; a real PIP is a genuine last chance, not just paper cover
- Write your talking points down before you walk in so the conversation stays short, specific, and does not wander into debate
- After it is done, thank them for their contributions and keep details from the rest of the team minimal, let the person craft their own narrative
