Welcome to the “Discipline Overview” video lesson intended to help managers cultivate a team characterized by self-discipline and take disciplinary action when employees fail to meet expectations. This one-off lesson starts by highlighting the initial actions managers must take to ensure employees have what they need to behave and perform according to standards. Next, it describes the purpose of disciplining employees and explains the steps for preparing for and conducting a disciplinary discussion. Finally, this overview defines progressive discipline and conveys the pros and cons of this disciplinary system.