Handle Scope Creep

Push back on 'just one more thing' without losing the client.

Updated Jun 14, 2026

Why it works: Separating the message from the business fix (paid add-on, graceful yes, tighter scope next time) treats scope creep as a systems problem, not just an awkward conversation to survive once.

💡 The original prompt — works in any model. Start here, then tune per model.

Fill in the blanks — your answers carry across every model

Situatione.g. original: 5-page report, now asking for 10-page report + data analysis · agreed: 3 social media posts, now requesting 10 posts + ad campaignGoale.g. maintain trust by offering paid add-on for new requests · protect time while keeping client happy with clear next steps

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Handle Scope Creep

Push back on 'just one more thing' without losing the client.

Updated Jun 14, 2026

💡 The original prompt — works in any model. Start here, then tune per model.

Fill in the blanks — your answers carry across every model

fill the blanks above ↑

🔀 Remix this prompt — make it yoursremixes credit the lineage & grow your garden