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Post by sdoescher on Apr 20, 2014 17:56:24 GMT -6
This video brings up a point that I don’t like to think about. However, not having a plan for when it happens is foolish. Being direct and to the point is the best way to present difficult news. While it could be tempting to put off, doing so would only result in a bigger inconvenience for the party involved. Unfortunately there are situation where there is no good option and the best option must be executed in a timely manner.
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Post by melanconcaitlin on Apr 23, 2014 9:03:28 GMT -6
Delivering bad news can put a huge strain on the person delivering it. I personally feel as if this would be a weakness in myself in the beginning of my career. After practice and time, though, I believe I would be able to overcome this weakness. Telling someone bad news puts you in an uncomfortable position. Like the video explained though, you just have to be blunt with the person, and not beat around the bush. You have to tell them with a sense of sincerity, but you must get your point across at the same time.
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Post by shantel on Apr 26, 2014 11:31:24 GMT -6
I thought the video was refreshing, because it was a new topic topic introduce. So far this topic haven't been brought up in any of my classes as of yet. I think it is very critical delivering any type of bad news. Due to this being so critical there must be an adequate amount of preparation, mainly because of the high amount of uncertainty in others reactions. Lastly, I think that each delivery must be catered to the situation and people involve.
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Post by ashleysegalla on Apr 27, 2014 11:49:38 GMT -6
If you are delivering bad news, you should think about what you have to say, and think about what the person's reaction will be. You should also be very blunt and do not beat around the bush when it comes to delivering the news. This is important to remember as a manager because, unfortunately, sometimes people have to be fired or let go due to different circumstances.
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Post by robertnicholson on Apr 27, 2014 13:20:18 GMT -6
I have never had to fire anyone. I have been fired before. My reaction always came down too how dependent I was on the job, did I feel I was justly fired, did I like the job. There worst thing an employer can do is put someone on temporary leave with promises of full reinstatement with no real plans to doing so. Dragging someone along like that is indecent.
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Post by karenwag on Apr 28, 2014 14:49:29 GMT -6
I like how the speaker says that when giving bad news you have to be very blunt. I totally agree. Giving difficult or bad news is hard for both the giver of the news, as well as the receiver of the news. That situation is similar to ripping off a band aid. If you do it slowly, or beat around the bush, it hurts more. It best to do it fast and keep in mind that you need to be professional, its nothing personal. I hope I can take this advice and use it if I am ever in this situation.
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Post by brandonnajolia on Apr 29, 2014 13:48:26 GMT -6
This video was great in the aspect that it's short and gets the point across perfectly. Delivering bad news to anyone is difficult to do but it's important to be blunt, not rude, and honest. Beating around the bush makes your point unclear to the audience and if they don't understand what you're trying to say, you'll just have to have the conversation again. You should always know what you're going to say going into a meeting and realize that the employee or person may react extremely but just be confident in what you have to say and make sure to say exactly what you need to.
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Post by danielhutton on Apr 29, 2014 16:31:29 GMT -6
The most useful thing to do during hard times is to remain honest and thoughtful. No one can completly avoid bad to during their life, but it is very important to remain as kind and thoughtful of how to improve one's place as possible.
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Post by jimmykotter on Apr 30, 2014 17:24:56 GMT -6
i completely agree. people will respect you when you give it to them straight. no self respecting man wants to hear some pussy-footed apologetic reason for getting fired or let go. if i was being let go i would want to know why and how i could improve from it.
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2014 11:03:49 GMT -6
Sean Maloney: In Difficult Times
Before I ever became a leader, my boss gave me a video that dealt with giving bad news and constructive criticism. Always start with good news and slowly move to the bad. Do not dwell on bad acts, but focus on the future and how to fix it. This is true for any bad news that is given. If you give someone a small spark of hope with the bad information, they are more likely to thrive off the good news.
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Post by kourtneyb on May 2, 2014 12:08:39 GMT -6
This video gives us something to hold on to and keep mind of in the future. Firing someone will never be an easy task, however at times it must be done. I think all you can do is pray the best for the individual and wish them the best in life especially if it was nothing that they have don't to be terminated sometimes companies downsize and also to reassure them that they have served the company well to try and leave them as whole as possible.
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Post by asmith422 on May 2, 2014 14:34:33 GMT -6
I agree with this video delivering bad news is never easy. If you know you have to deliver bad news its important to think about what you are going to say ahead of time and then just say it once you meet with that person. Beating around the bush is never a good approach, no one wants to be given bad news but no one wants to be given bad news in a poor way either.
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Post by xingboma on May 2, 2014 21:40:19 GMT -6
Delivering bad news is always more difficult than delivering good news, as bad news is going to harm or cause certain amount of damage to the news receiver. People's acceptance to bad news varies, it is always very important to analyze the person who is going to be laid off or fired so that a better communication method can be developed to minimize the potential risk. Firing an employee is like breaking up a relationship, the longer the relationship is, the harder it is to break.
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Post by joshuabrungart on May 2, 2014 23:17:50 GMT -6
Giving difficult information can be one of the hardest things to do for some people but i agree with what the man in the video said, the best way to deal with it is to sit down and plan what you are going to say. This will make you more comfortable with the facts and information and give you more confidence when delivering the news. As I believe with most things, the more you do it, the easier it gets, maybe not for the other person on the end of the news but for the messenger because they can focus more on the words and less about the emotion.
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Post by Shondrea Lovette on May 6, 2014 23:16:49 GMT -6
Delivering bad news can be heartbreaking but as stated in the video one have to be very blunt and direct to the point. This can be the hardest thing in the world but when delivering the news it is best to be honest and understanding of the feelings of the one who is receiving the message because losing a job is difficult thing to deal with but it is even harder when u have to lay someone off in person or when you have to be the one delivering the message.
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