Develop strategies for declining requests while maintaining relationships
Build a framework for saying no to requests that don't align with your priorities. This activity helps you protect your time while preserving important relationships.
Build a framework for saying no to requests that don't align with your priorities. This activity helps you protect your time while preserving important relationships.
Create your 'no' framework:
1. Define your priority criteria 2. List common request types you receive 3. Create response templates for each 4. Practice delivering 'no' messages 5. Develop alternative solutions to offer
Clarify what deserves your yes
Write polite decline messages
Rehearse saying no effectively
A decision framework with 5 response templates for common request scenarios
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