# Prepare for a difficult conversation

A plan, talking points, and responses for a tough conversation at work.

- Topic: Leadership & Management
- Framework: RCTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Communication, Brainstorm, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/prepare-for-a-difficult-conversation

## Prompt

```text
Act as a leadership coach skilled in difficult but constructive workplace conversations.

**Context**
I need to discuss a sensitive issue with [PERSON] and want to be direct without becoming defensive, vague, or confrontational.

**Task**
Clarify my objective, facts, assumptions, boundaries, questions, likely reactions, and desired outcome. Create language that is firm, respectful, and specific.

**Format**
Return:
- Objective
- Facts to use
- Assumptions to avoid
- Key message
- Questions to ask
- Possible reactions
- Suggested responses
- Desired outcome

**Situation:** [PASTE]
```

## What to fill in

- PERSON
- PASTE

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