Notice Periods and What They Are For
The weeks between resignation and departure are the only structured handover you get. Most organisations waste them.
Leaving
Notice exists so that work can be transferred, not so that projects can be finished.
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The Handover Document
What a leaving person should write, what nobody reads, and the format that survives contact with a successor.
Handover Conversations That Work
The interactive part matters more than the document. What to ask, in what order, and how to use a short notice period.
When Somebody Leaves Badly
Dismissal, a dispute, or a resignation in anger. What can still be recovered, and what to stop expecting.
Keeping the Door Open
A former colleague who will take your call is a real asset. What preserves that, and what it is worth.
Sudden Departure Without Notice
Somebody leaves with no handover at all. The compressed version of everything, and what to prioritise in the first day.
Death or Serious Illness of a Key Person
The situation nobody prepares for. What needs to happen practically, handled with the seriousness it deserves.
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