If you run teams for long enough, you’re going to need to give people bad news. Sometimes the bad news will be mild: our beloved COO is resigning. Sometimes it will be tough, but within the normal realm of expectations: we missed on some of our goals, and are going to freeze hiring. Sometimes the bad news is terrible: we lost a huge customer, our runway is running out, and we’re going to have to lay off 20% of the company.
How to Give Bad News
How to Give Bad News
How to Give Bad News
If you run teams for long enough, you’re going to need to give people bad news. Sometimes the bad news will be mild: our beloved COO is resigning. Sometimes it will be tough, but within the normal realm of expectations: we missed on some of our goals, and are going to freeze hiring. Sometimes the bad news is terrible: we lost a huge customer, our runway is running out, and we’re going to have to lay off 20% of the company.