Termination of Employment
Deal with fear, prepare for and conduct the firing interview, and deal with the team post-firing.
Online Certificate Course
For Individuals and Teams
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Course Overview
Terminations of Employment is a course designed to help professionals prepare for, conduct, and follow up on difficult conversations when it comes to lay-offs or job terminations. This course will cover the necessary steps needed to prepare for difficult conversations, including anticipating possible reactions and formulating effective responses.
The goal of this course is to help professionals develop the confidence skills needed to handle these challenging conversations in a professional manner. Enroll today to upgrade your skills and gain the knowledge needed to handle terminations of employment with grace.
Course Content
Introduction
- Before You Begin
- Welcome FREE PREVIEW
- Download: Firing Cheat Sheet
Module 1: Why Fire Someone
- Module 1 Introduction FREE PREVIEW
- Unproductive Relationships FREE PREVIEW
- Reading: About a Rapidly Growing Business
- Termination is the Best Solution in the Long TermFREE PREVIEW
- It’s Normal to Feel Fear! FREE PREVIEW
- Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: Who Needs to be Fired and Who Needs to be Coached?
- Module 2 Introduction
- Download: The Star Chart + How to Get the Right People in the Right Seats Cheat Sheet
- 4 Essential Questions to Keep in Mind
- Watch Out for ‘Dumbsizing’
- Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Protecting Yourself and Your Organization
- Module 3 Introduction
- Legal Issues
- Don’ts to Remember
- Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: The Three Steps to Firing
- Module 4 Introduction
- 3 Steps to Firing
- Who Should Do The Firing?
- Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: How to Deal with a Variety of Responses
- Module 5 Introduction
- Should You ‘Make An Example’ of someone?
- Possible Responses
- Module 5 Quiz
Module 6: What to do after the Firing?
- Module 6 Introduction
- Your Best People Will Cheer!
- Sample: Information Message
- Minimizing Fear and Gossip
- Once the Firing is Over
- Module 6 Quiz
Wrap-Up
- Final Test
- Optional Further Reading
- Download: How to Fire Cheat Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any additional fees or costs?
No, everything is included within the subscription you select.
What is your refund policy?
PLI subscriptions are non-refundable. If you cancel your subscription, all course access, and additional features, will expire at the end of your billing cycle.
What currency are Professional Leadership Institute courses priced in?
All of the courses are priced in USD.
Can I download, keep and share the downloadable resources?
Yes! These downloadables include cheat sheets, templates and workbooks that you can keep and share with your coworkers, employees or friends.
Can I email instructors if I have questions or suggestions?
While the courses are self-study, we encourage students to reach out to us with questions or concerns. Please click the “feedback” tab on the right side of your screen while taking the courses to ask questions or provide feedback.
How long do I have to complete the course?
As the courses are self-study, you have an unlimited amount of time to complete each course.
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Skills you'll learn:
- Use objective tools
- Implement the 4 steps to firing well
- Deal with a variety of responses and learn what to do after the firing
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