Knowing When to Fire Someone

Too many managers wait too long.

by

Allison Rimm

and

Celia Brown

by

Allison Rimm

and

Celia Brown

January 07, 2015

George is the most talented, productive executive Roy ever had to fire.

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Allison Rimm is a management consultant, speaker, and executive coach devoted to nurturing a positive, productive workplace. She is the former senior vice president for Strategic Planning and Information Management at Massachusetts General Hospital and best-selling author of The Joy of Strategy: A Business Plan for Life. Find her on LinkedIn.
Celia Brown is the executive vice president and chief human resources officer of Willis Group, a global risk adviser and insurance broker.

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