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How to Manage an Employee Out: A Leader’s Guide to Compassionate and Professional Transition
Last week, during a coaching session with one of my coachees, we covered a topic that most leaders dread — managing an employee out. My coachee, a relatively new leader of 2-3 years, was grappling with the decision to let go of an underperforming team member. This would have been her first time managing someone out, and it was dreadful and mind-boggling. Let me share the insights we discussed, along with some personal reflections, on how to approach this delicate process wit

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Aug 19, 20245 min read


Demystifying Calibrations and Overcoming Biases in Employee Performance Reviews
Are you feeling anxious and apprehensive about performance reviews? Do you find yourself surrounded by uncertainties and unknowns during...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Jul 4, 20235 min read


How to prepare for a promotion: Understand the Process, Focus on Impact
Being promoted is something almost every employee aspires to. Recognition brings a raise, new responsibilities, heightened confidence,...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 5, 20234 min read
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