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How to Lead an All-Hands After Delivering Bad News
by Rebecca KnightAbstract
Leading an all-hands meeting after delivering bad news requires a delicate balance of acknowledging reality while also leaving room for optimism. What you say (and how you say it) can either offer relief�or create more pressure. Here are strategies for how to strike the right balance: 1) Set a shared vision 2) Lead with empathy 3) Clarify the path forward 4) Open the floor 5) Reawaken to purpose 6) Be available. Avoid scheduling other meetings immediately after the all-hands and stick around to allow for individual conversations.