Set Consequences and Follow
Through
If things still are not improving at this point, good managers get specific and provide details. They will say
things like, "I still believe you can turn this around. Here is what turning it around would look like. If I do not see that behavior by x date, here is what will happen" (e.g., "you will be let go," or "you will be put on a warning." or some substantive negative
consequence) If problem employees do not believe their behavior will have any real negative impact on them, they have no motivation to change.