Push back on scope (in a good way)

When someone wants to add more than you can handle.

Write a message where I say that [proposal] will be hard to finish, and suggest a simpler version.

Include:
- 1 sentence: why (capacity/deadline)
- 2 options: (A) simpler version, (B) move deadline
Tone: professional
Max 110 words.

How to use it

1. 1 Copy the prompt below.
2. 2 Paste it into your AI tool (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude or Gemini).
3. 3 Replace the text in [brackets] with your own details.
4. 4 Send it — and adjust the answer if you want a different tone or length.

Filled-in example

Filled-in example:
[proposal]="add three extra features before Friday"

Example AI response:
Hi! It will be hard to add three extra features before Friday with current capacity.

Option A: We deliver a simpler version with the most important parts first.
Option B: We move the deadline so we can do everything properly.

Which do you prefer?

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