• Downsizing at the company, including layoffs
• Loss of an important client
• A decrease or elimination of a job benefit (education, parking, travel)
• An unfavorable regulation, fine for poor results on an inspection, or significant shift in sales due to competition that has negatively impacted the business or company
• A similar bad news message from your experience

To prepare for this Discussion:

• Review the required resources.
• Identify your bad news scenario.
• Identify a direct or indirect approach to deliver your message.