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Advice for Firing Staff - for start-up managers

Advice on how to fire employees - a presentation for Founders Institute Singapore

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Advice for Firing Staff - for start-up managers

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  1. Selena Sol presents….. FIRING STAFF general management musings for the Founders’ Institute Please note that all content & opinions expressed in this deck are my own and don’t necessarily represent the position of my current, or any previous, employers selena@selenasol.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/eric-tachibana/0/33/b53 http://www.slideshare.net/selenasol

  2. INTRODUCTION WHAT DO YOU THINK? 1 QUICK SCOPE CHECK A GUIDING PRINCIPLE Everyone is a star in some role. As a manager, your responsibility to them is to not delay the person in their search for that role KICK-OFF QUESTION So, what do you think is the first step in the firing process? THE SETUP 2 THE DEED ITSELF 3 THE AFTERMATH 4

  3. INTRODUCTION KNOW WHAT CONSTITUTES FAILURE & MANAGE AGAINST THAT 1 THE SETUP STEP 1: Source well • What will they be doing in their role? • What skills will they need in order to succeed? • What personal qualities will help them excel? • Screen well STEP 2: Set SMART objectives • WHAT you need to deliver (and what the manager and firm must provide too) • WHY your work is required for the greater strategic goals • HOW you are expected to behave in the process of delivery • Sign against them STEP 3: Evaluate well • Regular • Honest, explicit and fair • Positive • Documented 2 THE DEED ITSELF 3 THE AFTERMATH 4

  4. INTRODUCTION HOW DO YOU SWING THE AXE 1 RULE 1: Be prepared • Know the law • Have your materials ready • Know the severance package details • Choose the right environment • Ensure security protocols • Rehearse RULE 2: Be honest and empathetic • Let the employee have air time, but don’t apologize or back peddle • Let the employee compose himself/herself RULE 3: Keep to the plot • Be clear, quick & firm, it’s not a discussion or argument THE SETUP 2 THE DEED ITSELF 3 THE AFTERMATH 4

  5. INTRODUCTION WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IT IS DONE 1 The Executed • Exit interview • Leavers processes • Huh? What happened? The Team • Debrief You • De-stress. Don’t go home and kick your dog! THE SETUP 2 THE DEED ITSELF 3 THE AFTERMATH 4

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