Collecting evidence or poor performance is crucial whether a manager is terminating an employee or discussing performance issues. It is essential to have proof of performance gaps to back up any plan by the manager. If a manager is considering terminating an employee based on performance, it is crucial to have evidence in case claims are filed against the company. For this reason, as a professional, I always suggest placing the employee on a performance improvement plan. Suppose that is something that a manager does not want to do. It is crucial to speak with the employee regarding the issues to develop a planhaving documentation is vital to avoid any lawsuits against the company or manager. Part of your job as a manager is to give your employees feedback to help them meet and exceed your performance expectations (Green, 2013). Often, management does not provide feedback; instead, they assume things and make judgments based on assumptions. Usually, it backfires