Workplace Communication
Emails, meeting notes, feedback conversations, and stakeholder updates
Influence a Decision Without Formal Authority
Act as an organisational influence coach. I want to influence the decision about [DECISION_TOPIC] but I have no formal authority over the decision-makers: [DECISION_MAKERS]. My preferred outcome is [MY_PREFERRED_OUTCOME] and my supporting rationale is [MY_RATIONALE]. Design an influence strategy covering: who to brief informally before the formal decision, how to frame my position in terms that resonate with each decision-maker's priorities, the data or evidence I should prepare, and what to do if the decision goes against me.
Write a Persuasive Business Proposal
You are a business persuasion specialist. I need to write a persuasive internal proposal to [DECISION_MAKER] requesting [WHAT_I_WANT]. The business case is [BUSINESS_CASE] and the decision-maker's primary concern is likely [THEIR_CONCERN]. Structure this proposal using the SCQA framework: Situation (context they know), Complication (the problem or opportunity), Question (what we should do), Answer (my specific recommendation). Include: the data that supports my recommendation, a risk section that pre-empts their objections, and a single clear ask at the end. Under 400 words.
Use Storytelling to Make Data More Persuasive
Act as a data storytelling coach. I have the following data or findings I need to communicate to [AUDIENCE_TYPE]: [DATA_OR_FINDINGS]. The key message I want this data to support is [KEY_MESSAGE]. My audience is sceptical and data-fatigued. Transform my data into a compelling narrative: identify the most surprising or important data point, build a story arc around it (context, conflict, resolution), connect it to something the audience already cares about, and suggest one visual that would make the most critical data point undeniable.
Negotiate Internally for Resources or Budget
You are an internal negotiation coach. I need to negotiate with [DECISION_MAKER] for [WHAT_I_NEED] (budget, headcount, tools, time). My business case is [BUSINESS_CASE] and I expect the objection will be [LIKELY_OBJECTION]. Write a negotiation conversation guide covering: how to frame the ask in terms of business outcomes not personal needs, how to present a tiered request (ideal, acceptable, minimum), how to pre-empt and address the likely objection, and how to handle a 'no' in a way that keeps the door open for a future conversation.
Build Buy-In for a Change Initiative
Act as a change management communication coach. I am leading a change initiative: [CHANGE_DESCRIPTION]. I need to build buy-in from [STAKEHOLDER_GROUPS] who have varying levels of resistance. Design a stakeholder communication strategy covering: a change narrative that addresses the WIIFM (What's In It For Me) for each group, the key messages for supporters vs sceptics vs resistors, the communication channels and timing to use for each phase of the change, and 3 common resistance statements with suggested responses.
Communicate Under Pressure or in a Crisis
Act as a crisis communication coach. An urgent situation has arisen: [CRISIS_DESCRIPTION]. I need to communicate with [STAKEHOLDERS] quickly and clearly. The facts I know are [KNOWN_FACTS] and what I do not yet know is [UNKNOWN_FACTS]. Write a crisis communication following the SBAR framework (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation). Also write a holding statement for the first 30 minutes before all facts are known, and advise on the communication sequence — who should hear this first and in what order.
Pitch a New Initiative Clearly to Your Boss
Draft an email or message to pitch a new initiative: [NEW_INITIATIVE]. Explain why the timing is right ([TIMING_REASON]), how much effort it requires, and state a clear call to action to discuss it briefly.