The Agent Mindset Termination Protocol

"If you let them go kindly and humanely, the key is... you become their agent, like Michael Ovitz... You help them find their next job actively." — Matt Mochary

What It Is

This framework separates the business decision (customer needs) from the humane implementation. The manager acts as a talent agent (like CAA) for the departing employee, actively using their network to land them a new job.

When To Use

• Individual performance-based firings
• Large-scale layoffs
• Any situation where someone must leave
• To reduce trauma and reputational damage

The Protocol