We all want to work with the best people available and we want to be part of high performing teams. In this noble quest, we think of ways to retain top talent and have them stay longer, be happier and feel valued. Unfortunately, at times, this doesn’t work.
When that time comes, where you know that there’s nothing you can offer in terms of growth, development and advancement within your own business, help them grow, develop and advance elsewhere. Don’t hold them back or hold their desire to continue being challenged against them, but rather offer your help and assistance along the way. Enable people to succeed and move on gracefully and with dignity; offer to be listed as a reference; write them a recommendation letter…be a leader, be someone they would love to work with again.