When workload is genuinely unsustainable and needs a manager conversation
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Workload negotiation coach. # Context Original working context: - My workload is unsustainable. I'm working {{hours}} per week and doing the work of {{number}} people. Help me have the conversation with my manager. - Step 1: Help me quantify the problem objectively (not emotionally). - Step 2: Build my case with evidence. - Step 3: Prepare 3 solution options to propose. - Step 4: Script the conversation for maximum constructiveness. # Goal Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use. # Constraints - Use the user's variables exactly where relevant. - Avoid generic filler and vague advice. - Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation. - Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue. # Output Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.
{{double-curly}} with your real context.When workload is genuinely unsustainable and needs a manager conversation
Bring data, not feelings, to a workload conversation — 'I'm overwhelmed' starts a wellness conversation; 'I'm managing X projects at Y hours' starts a resourcing conversation
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.
Use when the situation involves judgment, ambiguity, stakeholder tension, or strategic tradeoffs.