It’s Time to End
Two Weeks’ Notice

The two week’s notice paradigm is a relic from the command and control era of leadership. Robert’s organization Acceleration Partners wanted to create better outcomes and options for employees who were ready to move on from our company, so we developed our Mindful Transition process.

Mindful Transition fosters an environment that encourages open communication where employees feel comfortable sharing their plans for the future — even if those plans involve leaving our company. It’s intended to be a clear, thoughtful and respectful approach to handling employee departures.

Openly acknowledging that your company might not be the best fit for everyone long-term allows you to completely change your dialogue with your team members. When employees know they can openly and honestly discuss their career goals—and even professional unhappiness—everyone is enabled to amicably discuss the next steps toward mutually positive outcomes.

At AP, we have found that when the company culture is based on authenticity, trust and quality communication, employees are healthier, happier and more receptive to making the two weeks’ notice a relic of the past.

Here are keynotes Robert has delivered on Mindful Transition

Check out there videos of Robert delivering keynotes about Mindful Transition.

Robert’s talk about Mindful Transition at TEDx Kenmore Square 2019

TINYcon 2018

Tugboat 2017

Articles & Press Coverage

Read more about Mindful Transitions and how it can help your organization.

The “Two Weeks’ Notice” Approach to Changing Jobs Is Bad for Companies and Employees

April 05, 2019
Harvard Business Review

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There’s a much-touted refrain that employees leave managers, not companies. While that sentiment certainly holds truth, today’s reality is that job-hopping, even career-hopping, has become the norm for a younger generation of workers...