Leading with compassion when a teammate has a terminal illness /

An employee's health crisis affects the whole team, deepening the complexities of management. The authors suggest six research-based recommendations for responding with sensitivity and professionalism when a team member is diagnosed with a terminal illness: opening a dialogue, adjusting work ar...

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Main Authors: Laker, Ben (Benjamin) (Author), Pereira, Vijay, 1969- (Author), Tillotson, Jack (Author), Toyoki, Sammy (Author)
Corporate Author: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : MIT Sloan Management Review, 2024.
Edition:[First edition].
Series:MITSloan management review ; reprint 65442.
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Summary:An employee's health crisis affects the whole team, deepening the complexities of management. The authors suggest six research-based recommendations for responding with sensitivity and professionalism when a team member is diagnosed with a terminal illness: opening a dialogue, adjusting work arrangements, educating and preparing the team, planning for business continuity, supporting the team emotionally, and responding to the death of the employee.
Physical Description:1 online resource (6 pages)