CTO Craft Con: London

The End of the Road in Performance Management Why, When and How to let go of Poor Performers in

25:42 · 10 Mar 2026 – 11 Mar 2026 · YouTube

About this talk

This talk addresses the challenges managers face when letting employees go due to poor performance, particularly in the context of UK culture and employment law. The speaker highlights the importance of understanding when termination is necessary, discusses alternative steps that can be taken before reaching that decision, and emphasizes the need for fairness throughout the process. Additionally, the session covers both the positive and negative outcomes of performance management, as well as strategies to make the termination process less damaging and more constructive for everyone involved.