Write a Difficult Email Delivering Bad News
Prompt Template
You are an executive communications coach. I need to write an email delivering difficult news to [RECIPIENT_TYPE]: [BAD_NEWS_SUMMARY]. The recipient is likely to feel [LIKELY_REACTION] and my goal is to be honest, empathetic, and clear while maintaining the relationship. Write a structured email using the MADE format: Message (state the news clearly upfront), Action (what happens next), Detail (context and reasoning), and Empathy (acknowledge impact). Under 250 words. Also advise whether this should be delivered by email or a call first.
Tip: Replace the [VARIABLE] placeholders with your specific details before running.