A director meets with a new manager about her performance

• DIRECTOR: Technically, youre meeting the minimum standards for the role, but youre not excelling in any area.

• MANAGER: Ill admit that Im not putting in much effort, but if Im doing whats expected, why should I try harder?

• What should the director say?

1. Im running out of options here. What do you think comes next?

2. Ill ask one of your peers to supervise your tasks and give you feedback

3. If you had an employee acting this way, how would you handle it?

4. We dont agree in some areas, but Im your supervisor, and you need to perform beyond expectations

5. I need to see your best over the next two weeks, or I might rethink your position.