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EasyUphill
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
eubiz.co.za
Leadership & Management

Managing Poor Performance in Senior Staff

Duration
2 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R10,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

Underperformance at senior level goes unaddressed for years because the conversation is uncomfortable and the person is capable. This course covers confronting it fairly and constructively.

What you will be able to do
  • Diagnose senior underperformance accurately
  • Distinguish capability, motivation and fit problems
  • Hold a direct conversation with a senior colleague
  • Set expectations that are specific and measurable
  • Support improvement without lowering the bar
  • Reach an exit fairly when improvement does not come
Who should attend
  • Executives managing senior direct reports
  • Board members overseeing executives
  • Human resources directors
  • Senior managers with senior teams
Course outline
01
Why senior underperformance persists for years
02
Diagnosing accurately: capability, motivation or fit
03
Preparing for a direct conversation with a peer level colleague
04
Specific, measurable expectations at senior level
05
Support, coaching and giving genuine opportunity
06
Handling denial, deflection and counterattack
07
Reaching a fair exit when improvement does not come
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
2 to 3 Nov 2026Pretoria2 DaysR10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Durban2 DaysR10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cape Town2 DaysR10,000
11 to 12 Jan 2027Johannesburg2 DaysR10,000
8 to 9 Feb 2027London2 DaysUS$1,100
19 to 20 Apr 2027Dubai2 DaysUS$1,100
28 to 29 Jun 2027Pretoria2 DaysR10,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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