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How to Fire Someone With Dignity

Shannon Z · Medium (The Innovation) Free Beginner

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.

  • 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
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  1. How do I let someone go the right way when a hire is not working out in a small team?

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