Delivering Bad News Professionally

Write an email that delivers bad news with empathy

🧪 Tested by a human Advanced 👤 Manager 👤 Executive 👤 Hr
Draft an email delivering: [BAD NEWS]. Include: (1) State the news directly first, (2) Explain the reason briefly, (3) Acknowledge impact, (4) Outline what we are doing, (5) Next steps, (6) Offer to discuss. Tone: empathetic, direct, accountable.

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Tips for Best Results

  • Never bury bad news — lead with it
  • Be direct but kind
  • Always include next steps
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