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Discipline vs Performance Management: Wilful vs Skilful

Discipline vs Performance Management: Wilful vs Skilful

Discipline vs Performance Management: Wilful vs SkilfulRhiannon
Published on: 13/04/2026

Discipline and performance management solve different problems. Using the wrong one creates legal risk. How to tell them apart and apply the right process.

disciplineperformance managementmisconductunderperformanceFair Work Actterminationworkplace management