by John G. Self | Feb 22, 2016 | Career Management
Today, someone is going to be fired. Whether expected or caught completely off guard, the shock and onslaught of anxiety can be equally devastating. Regardless of how well the company handles the actual termination conversation, more than likely there will be feelings...
by John G. Self | Jan 29, 2016 | Career Management
Most everyone has a job loss at one time or another in their career. Or, asked to resign, fired, laid off or restructured out of the organization. It is inevitable. It is usually not a happy day for the one losing their job. They worry about their mortgage, the...
by John G. Self | Jul 8, 2015 | Career Management
When an executive gets the sack, there are two underlying facts: they were caught off guard, or, they saw it coming. Either way, there is no reason — no excuse — not to be prepared, especially in an era of rambunctious business model reform, consolidation and...
by John G. Self | Apr 9, 2014 | Career Management
“I am sorry but we have decided to go in a different direction. Human Resources is expecting you. They have the details of your package. Thank you.” You have just been sacked, shown the door, fired. Even if you knew there were issues, when it finally happens it is...
by John G. Self | Dec 11, 2013 | Healthcare
I just returned from a secret mission. I was sent into Damascus, Syria to assess healthcare operations for quality and Joint Commission compliance. I told everyone I was at my weekend house but in fact I was being smuggled into a war zone. I just got back Monday...