Should You Write Up Your Employee?

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Do you have an employee with performance problems?

Every manager will have to deal with a difficult or struggling employee many times throughout their career. Many business professionals refer to this as “performance management.” I call it “leadership,” because it's in these situations that a manager’s leadership is truly tested and revealed.

Leadership isn’t necessary if everyone who reports to you intuitively does exactly what you want them to all the time.

A senior manager at a client organization recently asked me whether he should write up an employee for performance problems. My suggestions are primarily intended for a non-unionized workplace, but the principles about trust and relationships are true in any context.

This is a big subject and I can’t tell you how to solve your employee performance problems in a single video, but I’d like to give you some important tips that will save you a lot of grief.

I sincerely appreciate the manager who asked this question, and I encourage you to ask me questions in the comments section.

If you would like your management team to learn better ways to deal with employee performance problems (and prevent them in the first place!) you should check out the Creating Accountability Workshop Series.

I'd be happy to connect with you to discuss ideas about how you can help your managers increase employee engagement, reduce turnover, and achieve their goals more consistently.

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I've been in lawyer mode in the past and have just gone straight to the PIP without really understanding the root cause of the employee performance issues. It never ends well and can create more harm than good, especially with the rest of your team.

As a leader, it's crucial to get to the bottom of why your employees might be struggling and show empathy when you're addressing these challenges. Working collaboratively with your team to find solutions can help create a better work environment and strengthen the relationship between you and your employees. At the end of the day, it's all about building a positive and productive workplace where everyone feels supported and valued. I like the example questions you gave as well. Thanks, Michael!

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I got an official warning after sharing a new agent numbers to set a goal . I now feel totally untrusted and not motivated as I was traveling & working so hard for the company. No discussion from my manager. So disheartening & non supportive

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