Fix Them or Fire Them: Managing, Evaluating and Terminating Underperforming Employees

Underperforming employees present unique challenges to managers.  In this book you will discover:


• 5 underutilized methods for giving feedback to underperforming employees that employees can't rationalize away and that will bring about change

• A simple 6-step process to create effective performance improvement plans that improve employee behaviors

• A list of rationalizations that an underperforming employee will typically employ to emotionally protect themselves from negative feedback and how to break through them

• 4 straightforward ways to reduce the manager's anxiety about firing an underperforming employee

• A checklist of preparatory steps a manager should take before firing an employee

• A step-by-step how-to guide and script for firing an employee that eliminates the stress and trauma for the manager


The book offers very practical advice about creating clear communication and an unambiguous performance plans to improve employee's performance. It also provides a detailed strategy, script and checklist for firing an employee to reduce the stress on the firing manager. When an employee needs to get fired, there is little reason to hesitate in acting.