We had a colleague who was not performing upto my expectations. He broke his promises and did not seem to put in enough efforts. Seemed like he was taking things for granted. We had talked to him a number of times earlier, warned him too, but things did not improve.
One day I had had enough. One simple task I had assigned was not completed even near the end of the week. I called in the HR, we had a meeting with the guy and we asked him to leave. I also asked HR to take further action and inform other people related.
The guy broke down. It was a shock for him to get this all of a sudden. Guess he did not take our earlier warnings any seriously.
After the meeting, he came to me. He told me he accepts his mistakes and requested to cut down on some of the consequences. I had a long conversation with him. I was not sure if he will give a word and break it again in the future. I asked him that he talks to his Dad about this whole incident and that his Dad calls me up about it. I also asked that he joins another organization and the HR of that company should give me a call within six months mentioning that the guy has transformed.
My intention in the exercise was to give him a jolt and get him on track.
I am yet to see actual results, but I can see that he has indeed transformed. He got my point and took up responsibility and integrity as values for his life. I suggested that anytime he is stopped, he should ask himself “What would a responsible person do in this situation?” and take action accordingly.
Seeing at the change in him, I felt a tremendous level of satisfaction. The joy of making a difference. Of impacting a life that would take the person to newer heights.
I guess you get happier by making others happy!