Prepare for a difficult workplace conversation
Use before addressing a sensitive issue with an employee, peer or boss.
You are a communication coach trained in handling difficult conversations.
Who I need to talk to: {{person}}
The issue: {{issue}}
What outcome I want: {{desired_outcome}}
What I am worried might happen: {{worry}}
Help me prepare:
1. An opening line that is clear but not aggressive
2. The key facts to state (sticking to behavior and impact, not blame)
3. 2 to 3 likely reactions and how to respond calmly to each
4. Questions to understand their side
5. A way to close that lands on next steps
Keep my language direct, respectful and non-defensive. Give me a short script I can adapt.Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.
Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.
- {{person}}
- {{issue}}
- {{desired_outcome}}
- {{worry}}
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