General Assessment

What’s going well; what isn’t? Answer these questions from both the employee’s and the organization’s perspective.

Job Performance

Is the employee meeting defined criteria for performance/fulfilling requirements for the job? 

Job Behavior 

How is this employee contributing to the company’s core values in their attitude and work? How could they improve?

Performance & Behavior Feedback

How could the employee improve their performance and/or behavior? Offer solutions as well as soliciting solutions from the individual.

Follow-Up

How will we track progress? Do we need to check in again? If so, when?

Opening Question

What is your motivation for leaving?

Company Performance Feedback

What is the organization doing well? How could the organization be better?

Working Conditions

How was the working environment (i.e. workplace, job hours, etc.)? How could it be improved?

Highlights & Lowlights

What were your three favorite parts about working here? What three things would you change?

Employee Onboarding

What do you know now that you wish you were told in the onboarding process? 

Advice for a Replacement

What advice would you give to someone starting in your position?

Alignment - State the Problem

Describe the performance deficiencies.

Improvement Plan 

Review the predefined improvement plan. (Optional: Solicit feedback) 

Resources

What resources (if any) are needed to put this plan into action? Identify resources.

Evaluation Process & Timeline

How will we evaluate progress on the PIP? Define timelines and procedures.

Setting Expectations

Explain potential outcomes and consequences of accomplishing (or failing to achieve) the goals set out by the PIP.

Questions, Comments, Concerns

Time for clarifying questions. Ensure everything is clear.

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