Performance Problems Before the PIP: How Managers Address Decline Early and Fairly

Lukasz Kalinowski 
Instructor: Lukasz Kalinowski 
Date: Wednesday August 19, 2026
Time:

10:30 AM PDT | 01:30 PM EDT

Duration: 60 Minutes
Webinar Id: 27644

Price Details

Live Webinar
$150. One Attendee
$290. Unlimited Attendees
Recorded Webinar
$190. One Attendee
$390. Unlimited Attendees
Combo Offers   (Live + Recorded)
$289 $340   One Attendee
$599 $680   Unlimited Attendees

Unlimited Attendees: Any number of participants

Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months (Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)

Overview:

Performance issues are often handled too late, either because managers hope the problem will improve on its own or because they are unsure how to address it early and fairly. This workshop gives managers a practical approach to spotting performance decline, having clearer conversations, creating follow-through, and taking fair action before problems become formal cases. It is designed for leaders who want to address issues with more confidence, better judgment, and stronger documentation.

Why you should Attend:

When performance slips and managers wait too long, the problem usually grows, trust drops, and formal processes become harder. This session helps managers spot decline early, hold better conversations, document fairly, and act before issues turn into a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • Early signs that performance is starting to decline
  • The difference between a one-off issue and a repeating performance pattern
  • How to address performance concerns early without overreacting
  • What clear performance conversations should sound like
  • How to separate support, coaching, and accountability
  • What fair follow-up and documentation should include
  • When a problem is moving toward a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process
  • Practical steps for dealing with decline early and more effectively

Who Will Benefit:

  • Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Department Heads
  • Operations Managers
  • Human Resources (HR) Professionals
  • People Managers

Speaker Profile
Lukasz Kalinowski is an executive coach, leadership trainer and former General Manager with over 20 years of experience in high-pressure leadership and operational roles. He helps managers and teams handle difficult conversations, build accountability, manage pressure, improve performance, and lead through change. Having worked his way up from frontline roles to senior leadership, he brings practical insight, real-world experience, and clear takeaways people can use immediately.

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