Scripts To Build On
When you are preparing to have an important conversation, it can be difficult to know what to say and how to say it. To help you prepare, here are some sample scripts for conversations that are known to be worthwhile. Please modify and edit the scripts so they suit your style and approach, feeling natural and more at ease.
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Script Asking Parents to Talk to Heirs - This sample script is intended to help successors ask parents to initiate and lead conversations with each of their heirs about inheritance and business transition. Click to Download
Script for Parents and Heirs - This sample script is intended to help parents prepare and initiate conversations with each of their heirs about inheritance and business transition. Click to Download
Script for Requesting Compensation Increase - This sample script is intended to help employees prepare and initiate the conversation to request an increase in salary or wages. Click to Download