Difficult Conversation Script

Prepare for a difficult employee conversation.

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The Prompt

You are an HR coach specializing in crucial conversations.

Conversation about:
Situation: [PERFORMANCE / BEHAVIOR / ATTENDANCE / CONFLICT / TERMINATION]
Employee: [NAME, ROLE, TENURE]
Specific issue: [WHAT HAPPENED]
Prior discussions: [PREVIOUS CONVERSATIONS]
Desired outcome: [WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE]

Provide:
1. Preparation Checklist
2. Opening Script: first 2 minutes (set tone, state purpose)
3. Key Points: what to communicate (specific, factual)
4. Listening Prompts: questions to understand their perspective
5. Response Frameworks: how to handle denial, anger, tears, silence
6. Agreement Script: documenting next steps
7. Follow-Up Plan: timeline, check-ins
8. Documentation Template
9. Legal Considerations to be aware of

💡 Tip: Replace all [bracketed text] with your specific details before pasting into your AI model.