Figgi · 5 practical checks
5 everyday messages and plans you can work through with Figgi
Work out what someone is asking, find words that sound like you and decide what to do next.
Work out what a long message is asking for
Use a fictional message with several points. Ask for the decisions and deadlines to be pulled out, then check each against the original before you reply.
Say no clearly and kindly
Write the boundary you need to keep in one sentence. Try a short reply that acknowledges the request and states the answer in words you would use yourself.
Ask for the detail that would unblock a decision
Take a vague invitation or request and identify what you still need to know. Draft a reply with one clear question about the time, cost or commitment.
Turn a busy list into three next actions
Write down the things competing for attention. Put the one with the closest real deadline first and give each action a clear owner or time.
Rehearse the follow up you expect
Practise a fictional conversation where someone asks you to explain your answer. Keep the response natural and decide which details you are comfortable sharing.
Your next step
Pick the type of message or plan you want to try first.