Negotiate With Structured Thinking, Not Guesswork

<task>Build salary negotiation strategy</task> <offer>[describe]</offer> <leverage>[alternatives, skills, wins]</leverage> <market_data>[paste]</market_data> <output> 1. Target + walk-away with reasoning 2. Anchor opening (confident, data-backed) 3. 3 objection-handlers for "above range" 4. Counter-offer script 5. Non-base items to negotiate (bonus, equity, PTO, remote) </output>

<task>Write counter-offer email</task> <offer>[describe]</offer> <counter>[target]</counter> <output> - Gratitude without groveling - Specifically counter with reasoning - 2-3 reasons (experience, competing interest) - End with confidence No apology.

<task>Prepare raise request</task> <role>[describe]</role> <accomplishments>[specifics with numbers]</accomplishments> <output> 1. Pre-meeting case document 2. Opening 60 seconds 3. How to frame ask 4. Objection-handlers ("not in budget", "not this year") 5. Follow-up email </output>

<task>Leverage multiple offers</task> <offers>[describe]</offers> <preferred>[describe]</preferred> <output> 1. Tactful disclosure email 2. Non-ultimatum phrasing 3. Specific asks (base, signing, equity) 4. Handling "can't match" 5. Ethical boundaries — never bluff </output>

<task>Negotiate remote work / 4-day week / sabbatical</task> <current>[describe]</current> <ask>[specify]</ask> <leverage>[describe]</leverage> <output> 1. Business case framed in their benefit 2. Proposed structure with safeguards 3. Objection-handlers 4. Trial-period framing 5. Written proposal template </output>

<task>Negotiate vendor contract</task> <vendor>[describe]</vendor> <quote>[describe]</quote> <leverage>[alternatives, volume]</leverage> <target>[describe]</target> <output> 1. Anchored opening 2. Specific asks ranked 3. Concessions willing (longer contract, prepay) 4. Objection-handlers 5. Walk-away 6. Email/call script </output>

<task>Review contract for negotiation leverage</task> <contract>[describe key terms]</contract> <our_role>[buyer / seller]</our_role> <output> 1. Unfavorable clauses 2. Red-flag language 3. Missing protections to request 4. Leverage points 5. Boilerplate vs negotiable 6. Priority order </output>

<task>Negotiate SaaS renewal</task> <vendor>[describe]</vendor> <current_spend>[describe]</current_spend> <alternatives>[describe]</alternatives> <output> 1. Renewal conversation script 2. Specific asks (reduction, feature unlock, multi-year lock) 3. Leverage points (competitor quotes, budget pressure) 4. Timing — when to start 5. Escalation path </output>

<task>Negotiate scope change with client</task> <original>[describe]</original> <new_request>[describe]</new_request> <output> 1. "Yes and" framing script 2. Pricing for additional work 3. Change order documentation 4. Relationship preservation 5. "Thought it was included" handling </output>

<task>Negotiate partnership terms</task> <our_contribution>[describe]</our_contribution> <their_contribution>[describe]</their_contribution> <output> 1. Fair split proposal 2. Rights + decision-making clauses 3. Exit clauses 4. IP + confidentiality 5. Non-compete boundaries </output>

<task>Prepare performance conversation with employee</task> <issue>[describe]</issue> <desired_outcome>[describe]</desired_outcome> <output> 1. Direct non-accusatory opening 2. Specific examples to cite 3. Impact on team/business 4. Change needed 5. Agreed next steps with dates 6. Follow-up email </output>

<task>Write difficult email about [issue]</task> <recipient>[describe]</recipient> <goal>[describe]</goal> <output> Acknowledge context (not excessive apology) → state message directly 1-2 sentences → explain briefly → path forward → close warmly. No passive voice, no walls of justification.

<task>Say no to [request]</task> <context>[describe]</context> <relationship>[boss / peer / client]</relationship> <output> 2-3 sentence no script, one specific reason, alternative if genuine, pushback handling, variations for written/verbal. No excessive apology.

<task>Prepare termination conversation</task> <context>[describe]</context> <severance>[describe]</severance> <output> 1. Direct opening (no misleading softening) 2. Decision is final 3. Logistics (last day, severance, COBRA) 4. Emotional response handling 5. What NOT to say (legal risk) 6. Post-conversation checklist </output>

<task>Set boundary with [person]</task> <pattern>[describe]</pattern> <desired_outcome>[describe]</desired_outcome> <output> 1. Name the pattern non-accusatorily 2. Specific boundary 3. Consequence if crossed 4. Pushback handling 5. Follow-up enforcement </output>