Drafting Email Responses
Email Response Drafting
Generate 3 strategic email response versions based on email history and current context.
Input your email thread and situation:
Email thread: [paste conversation history]
Current context: [describe situation, urgency, relationship dynamics]
Get 3 response versions:
- Version A: Direct/Professional
- Version B: Diplomatic/Collaborative
- Version C: Brief/Action-focused
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Context Analysis
- Review email thread chronologically
- Identify key stakeholders and their positions
- Note tone shifts and unresolved issues
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Situation Assessment
- Determine urgency level
- Assess relationship dynamics
- Identify desired outcome
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Response Strategy
- Version A: Clear, direct, professional tone
- Version B: Diplomatic, relationship-preserving approach
- Version C: Concise, action-oriented response
Progress:
- Analyze email history and extract key points
- Assess current situation and constraints
- Draft Version A (Direct/Professional)
- Draft Version B (Diplomatic/Collaborative)
- Draft Version C (Brief/Action-focused)
- Add tactical notes for each version
Example 1: Input: Client complaining about project delays, requesting immediate meeting Current context: Team is behind due to scope changes, client relationship is strained
Output: Version A: Acknowledges delay, explains scope changes, proposes structured meeting with agenda Version B: Empathizes with frustration, focuses on partnership, suggests collaborative solution Version C: Confirms meeting availability, attaches revised timeline, requests specific feedback points
Example 2: Input: Colleague disagreeing with your proposal in team email chain Current context: Important decision needed by Friday, stakeholders watching
Output: Version A: Addresses concerns point-by-point with data, maintains professional stance Version B: Acknowledges valid concerns, proposes compromise, invites offline discussion Version C: Suggests brief call to align, focuses on deadline and next steps
- Maintain consistent facts across all versions
- Adapt tone and emphasis rather than changing substance
- Include clear next steps in each version
- Consider recipient's communication style and preferences
- Add tactical notes explaining when to use each version
- Don't change key facts between versions
- Avoid being too vague in diplomatic versions
- Don't make brief versions seem dismissive
- Never include contradictory commitments across versions
- Don't over-complicate simple responses