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How New Managers Can Fire Someone in Their First Year
Episode 56 tackles the hardest conversation a new manager can face: terminating an employee. Lucas and Luna walk through a real case from a mid-size SaaS company where a first-time manager had to let go of a peer-turned-direct-report. They discuss the signals that indicate termination is the right call, how to prepare legally and emotionally, and the script for delivering the news with respect. The episode also covers what to avoid — including the common mistake of waiting too long or trying to outsource the conversation to HR. Specific numbers: the 30-day written improvement plan, the…
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