communicatingbadnews 091109215135-phpapp01
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4 essential goals
1.Acceptance•Receiver must accept and understand
the bad news
2.Positive Image•Ethical behavior
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3. Message Clarity Clear message = no further
correspondence or inquiries
4. Legal Protection• Limit the risks of legal liability
to yourself and the organization
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Limit the following to avoid liability
1.Abusive language - Name calling, defamation, slander, libel- Harmful to a person’s good name
2.Careless language- Damaging or misinterpreted statements
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3. Inaccurate language- Do NOT communicate extra information
- Avoid making promises
- Do NOT accept responsibility because you feel guilty
- Limit apologies, they are legally liable
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Detracts the receiver’s attention towards the good news, omitting the bad news
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Direct Pattern•States the bad news first
When to use it• If firmness and directness are required
• If the receiver may disregard the bad news
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Indirect Pattern•Most effective in delivering bad news
•Does not state the bad news first
•Opens with a buffer
When to use it• If sensitivity is required
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1. Apologize and accept responsibility
1. Explain the steps to remediate the situation
1. Promote goodwill: gifts, benefits, rewards
1. Praise the customer’s business
2. Insist on reestablishing the relationship
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1. Gather information and practice what you want to say
1. Explain the chronology of events
1. Consider bringing a witness
1. Select the right time
1. Let the receiver process the news
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The Western way of delivering bad news is not the Universal
way!
Preferably refer to the Indirect Pattern
Evaluate the context in which you are delivering the bad news
Research foreign business communicating strategies