Discipline and Termination: How to Avoid the Mistakes That Get You Sued Disciplining and terminating employees is part of every managers job. When such situations are handled correctly you resolve problems quickly, get willing workers back on track and remove those who would be better off in another job. Unfortunately, many managers and supervisors haven't mastered the art of effective employee discipline and termination. Their intentions are good but they too often make avoidable mistakes that lead to escalated conflict, low morale and possible employee brought lawsuits. That's why we created Discipline & Termination: How to Avoid the Mistakes That Get You Sued. This powerful set of three videos gives your managers and supervisors the guidance they need to deal with problem employees effectively. PREVIEW a sample of the "Progressive Discipline" module that's part of this series. Price: $349.00  Quantity:    E-mail this product to a friend

The program includes three concise learning modules:

1. How to Terminate Poor Performers Without Provoking a Lawsuit (9:35)
2. How to Terminate an Insubordinate Employee Without Provoking a Lawsuit (8:41)
3. Progressive Discipline: The "Career Advocate" Method for Salvaging Endangered Employees (8:21)

A unique format designed specifically for adult learners:

Research clearly shows that adult learners tune out when subjected to long, content-heavy training events. Adults just can’t sit for extended periods absorbing training material – especially when they already have a long list of other responsibilities to worry about. What do they want? Chunks. The research says they’ll engage in training and remember it if it's delivered in short segments that focus on ONE thing, not three, or four, or five.

That's why Discipline & Termination: How to Avoid the Mistakes That Get You Sued is made up of three short modules (each right around 10 minutes) that focus on a single aspect of employee discipline and termination. Each is concise and delivers a highly-potent dose of learning.

Here's a summary of what you'll get in the three modules:

How to Terminate poor Performers Without Provoking a Lawsuit
On the surface, terminating an employee for poor performance seems like a no-brainer. It’s nothing personal. The worker just isn’t getting it done and would be better off in another job. But even when a termination is 100% justifiable, managers must be extremely careful how they conduct themselves. Terminations, no matter how clear cut, are legal minefields. In this Quick Take you’ll learn the #1 managerial oversight that gives terminated employees traction in a lawsuit, the most common mistake supervisors make during the actual termination conversation, the main reason terminated employees sue and a blueprint for terminating employees in a way vastly reducing the likelihood you’ll get sued.
(Length - 9:35)

How to Terminate an Insubordinate Employee Without Provoking a Lawsuit
When insubordinate or troublesome employees push you too far, it’s tempting to fire them on the spot. But acting rashly can get you into a world of legal trouble. Employees fired abruptly are far more likely to sue than those who are given warning. This Quick Take will help you avoid the traps that surround “knee-jerk” terminations. You’ll learn: When you should, and shouldn’t, fire an insubordinate employee on the spot, the one thing NOT to do when terminating an insubordinate employee, and three termination guidelines that lower your risk. (Length - 8:41)

Progressive Discipline: The "Career Advocate" Method for Salvaging Endangered Employees
Managers often see the stages of progressive discipline as the opening acts leading up to firing of an employee. They focus on creating a paper trail to protect against potential lawsuits. But too many managers overlook the positive role progressive discipline can play, and they miss out on opportunities to change behavior and salvage employees who are worth trying to keep. That’s the main subject of this Quick Take, which will explore what managers can do to maximize the likelihood that “endangered” employees will turn themselves around. (Length - 8:21)

Each module is:

• Short – 10 minutes or less – so even your most impatient managers and supervisors will watch them
• Engaging and fluff-free.
• Focused. They deliver a single "aha" that will change behavior. It could be something your people have never heard. But it could also be something they know but don’t always practice.
• Perfect for both team and individual training sessions. Each module includes:
  • A concise desktop learning module - ideal for kicking off meetings
  • Handouts for following along and taking notes
  • A Meeting Leader's Discussion Guide to help you direct meaningful follow up conversation and reinforce the message
  • A Summary Sheet participants can hang by their desks for quick review
  • And a Quiz (online and printable versions) to be sure your team understands the message

Remember: If you're not happy with this resource, for any reason, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.