Practical advisories for common founder and operator challenges, built with clear actions you can apply immediately.
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Different ways you can deal with underperforming employees
There is more than one way to deal with underperformance — and which approach is right depends almost entirely on why the person is underperforming. Most founders skip the diagnosis and go straight to an intervention. This Advisory explains how to get the diagnosis right, what each intervention option actually involves, and how to avoid the most common and expensive mistake founders make in this situation.
How to have the performance conversation you've been putting off
You already know you need to have this conversation. The fact that you haven't had it yet does not make you a bad manager — almost everyone delays it, and the reasons are understandable. This Advisory explains why the delay is costing you more than you think, how to prepare properly, and what actually makes the conversation go well. Read it, then go have the conversation this week.