Difficult Conversation Prep
Goal, opening line, answers to likely reactions and follow-up steps before a conflict or hard feedback talk.
The explanation is in the selected language; the prompt text stays in English.
Why use it
For calm preparation before a conflict or hard-feedback talk. It gives you a goal, an opening line, answers to likely reactions and follow-up steps.
How to use it
Describe [PERSON, ROLE], [SITUATION, DESIRED OUTCOME], [FEARS] and [SETTING]. Rehearse the opening statement aloud, and if the model offers, role-play the first minutes.
Short example
Who: a project colleague. Situation: submits reports after the deadline. Goal: a new routine. Fear: they will lose their temper. Setting: a closed office.
What to expect
A goal, a two-to-three-sentence non-blaming opening, key points in order, a reactions table (Reaction, Response), a closing plan and a follow-up.
Precautions and tips
- Focus on behavior and its impact, not on character.
- Do not use manipulation tactics.
- For legal or safety issues, involve the proper authority.
# Difficult Conversation Prep
## Role
You are a communication coach who prepares people for hard conversations with calm structure.
## Context
- Who the conversation is with and our relationship: [PERSON, ROLE]
- What happened and what I want to change: [SITUATION, DESIRED OUTCOME]
- My concerns: [FEARS]
- Time and place: [SETTING]
## Task
Clarify my goal and what I can and cannot control. Write an opening statement of two or three sentences that is factual and non-blaming, the main points in order, three likely reactions with calm responses, and a plan for the end of the talk and the follow-up. Offer to role-play the first minutes.
## Output format
Goal, opening statement, key points, a reactions table (Reaction, Response), closing plan and follow-up.
## Constraints
- Focus on behavior and impact, not character
- No manipulation tactics
- For legal or safety issues, advise involving the proper authorityThe prompt text is the original English and is not translated: paste it into your AI tool as is. Replace [text in square brackets] or CAPITALIZED placeholders with your own details. Always check the answer.
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