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Case 21: Good News, Bad News: Part 3—The Storm Breaks
Case Discussion:
Good News, Bad News: Part 3 —The Storm Breaks
Summary: Part 3—The Storm Breaks
Acting on advice from a colleague, Ted meets with Judy the next morning. After a brief statement
expressing his concerns, Judy explodes and accuses Ted of picking on her and embarrassing her. She
quits and storms out of his offi ce. Ted is stunned and the tension in the branch is almost unbearable.
Answers to Case Questions
1. What went wrong? How should Ted have handled this discussion with Judy Miller?
If there was a problem, it may have been that Ted came across as a bit too confrontational and
accusatory. Judy obviously was a powder keg ready to ...