The Women's Leadership Challenge
In this episode of the podcast Jacqueline answers listeners questions about when it\u2019s time to let it in for you go that you really like but they\u2019re just not performing.
\nDealing with underperforming employees who are unfocused and disengaged is one of the greatest challenges that women in business face. Employees who are struggling to keep up can sap up life out of any business if not managed well and on time and can pull a startup under as well. On the other hand, when managed correctly, employees can become a business greatest asset.
\nHow do you cope with underperforming employees as a leader? You don\u2019t have to let underperformance problems escalate to a point where you\u2019re forced to fire an employee. One of the highly valuable skills that you should develop as a leader in your organization is being able to transform your underperforming employees into outstanding performers.
\nIn today\u2019s episode of PowerBanking, I will tackle the leadership challenge topic, specifically on how to on what do when you really like an employee as a person, but in terms of them getting their work done, they're not cutting it. You can see the signs that it's time to let them go, but you have invested in them as a leader, you understand their personal circumstances, you understand they have a lot going on and you are worried about the financial impact that letting them go is going to have. I\u2019ll share some tips on a couple of things to consider as you're going through this phase.
\nPowerBanking is The Podcasts for women leaders who work in male dominated industries. Hosted by Founder of ZeroGap.co & best-selling author, Jacqueline V. Twillie. The focus of this podcast is on tools and strategies that help women enhance their leadership blueprint and embrace her power to effective in work and life.
\nBest Quotes
\n\u201dDo what you can, with what you have, where you are.\u201d- Theodore Roosevelt
\nEpisode Highlights
\n[2:40] Firstly, have a conversation with that employee about their performance by setting up an appropriate plan and timeline
\n[3:50] Regularly check in and don\u2019t expect the person to change overnight.
\n[4:30] Set achievable milestones for that person without micromanaging
\n[05:25] Use your discretion to make adjustments to the plan you created if it\u2019s working on one area and not the other.
\n[05:45] What to do when there\u2019s little or no improvement.
\n[06:18] Be very clear and continuously communicate. No one should be alarmed or surprised when they get fired.
\n[06:50] How to let an employee go
\n[07:10] Find an alternative position for an underperforming employee where they\u2019re best suited.
\n[07:30] Identify people on your team who can get things done really well
\n[08:00] Episode summary
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