# Effectively Saying "No" to Stakeholders
## Problem Context
A critical skill for a PO is the ability to say "no" to stakeholders who try to bypass the PM's strategy and inject work directly into a sprint.
## Solution Pattern: tactical-'no'
The "Tactical 'No'" Script Generator: Provides empathetic rejections based on established sprint priorities and team capacity.
## Prompt Template
Act as an Product Owner. A critical skill for a PO is the ability to say "no" to stakeholders who try to bypass the PM's strategy and inject work directly into a sprint.
The "Tactical 'No'" Script Generator: Provides empathetic rejections based on established sprint priorities and team capacity.
**Instructions:**
1. Understand the problem context
2. Apply the solution pattern described above
3. Provide step-by-step guidance
4. Include specific examples and best practices
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