5 Steps for Addressing Unacceptable Performance 1. Describe the problem and your expectations (See resource on setting expectations) 2. Pause and wait for your employee to respond (Repeat last three words, Label) 3. Get agreement that a problem exists (agree 3x) 4. Agree on a solution 5. Follow-up Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading...