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Workplace Boundaries Conversation

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Set limits respectfully.

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Prepare to set a boundary with a colleague. The behavior and its impact on me or the work: [BEHAVIOR_AND_IMPACT]. The relationship: [RELATIONSHIP]. What I want to change: [DESIRED_CHANGE]. What I am willing to do: [MY_OFFER].

Draft: a statement of the boundary in one sentence ("I need to finish deep work before 11, so please send non-urgent requests by chat and I will answer after"); a conversation outline (state purpose, describe the behavior without judgement, explain the impact, make a request, listen, agree a trial); responses to three reactions (agreement, defensiveness, dismissal) at 40 to 70 words each; a follow-up message (60 words); and a plan if the behavior continues (document, speak again, involve the manager).

Add a check: is this a boundary about my behavior or a rule I want to impose on others? If the behavior involves harassment, discrimination, or bullying, use the formal process and HR rather than this approach [VERIFY].

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Boundary: "I need to finish deep work before 11, so please send non-urgent requests by chat and I will answer after 11."
Conversation outline:
Purpose: "I would like to agree how we handle requests in the morning."
Behavior: "Over the past two weeks you have come to my desk about four times before 11."
Impact: "When I get interrupted, it takes me about 20 minutes to refocus, and the report was late."
Request: "Could we try chat for non-urgent items, and you can interrupt me for anything urgent?"
Responses: If defensive: "I am not saying your requests are not important, only the timing."
Follow-up (35 words): "Thanks for talking this morning. We agreed chat for non-urgent items before 11, interruptions for urgent ones, and a check-in on Friday 14th."

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