Hi John,

Letting someone go can cause a stir. Rumors, gossip, and anxiety often ensue. Sound familiar? Then you’ll appreciate today’s Q&A from Joseph Grenny.

And don’t miss the upcoming webinar with Daryl Davis on conversations that spark social change.
Addressing Your Team When Someone Has Been Let Go
by Joseph Grenny

What advice can you give to a group after someone popular has been let go and there is dissent and frustration? I am not permitted to share the reasons for the decision to let this employee go, and it wasn’t my decision to make, but how do I help my team deal with this and get back to work?

Signed,
Moving On

There are two reactions we have when someone we care about suddenly disappears from the workplace. First, we grieve losing them. And second, we wonder if it could happen to us. If you want to help your team, you’ll need to appropriately address both concerns.

The best (and only) tool you have available is dialogue. It’s tricky because you want to have an open and honest conversation, and yet you’re limited in how open you can be. Fortunately, you’re dealing with adults capable of understanding those limitations.
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