Introduction

The Skilled Negotiator workshop covers the key elements of negotiation, bringing fresh insights by examining some familiar ground from a new and deeper perspective. The second day provides the opportunity for in-depth consideration of communication skills, methods of persuasion and the impact of cultural differences. Both days will include video-reviewed practice negotiations. This workshop can be described as a motivator, a toughening-up exercise for many and a confidence-builder. 

Objectives

Following the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the different phases of negotiation and understand what needs to be achieved in each
  • Prepare effectively and comprehensively
  • Make appropriate decisions about information exchange
  • Bargain successfully
  • Discover and create additional value from negotiations
  • Seek out non-obvious solutions
  • Ensure comprehensive agreements
  • Design agreements with implementation front of mind
  • Deal with aggressive and emotional negotiators
  • Deal with difficult situations, for example, when the power balance is against them
  • Understand how to increase their own power in a negotiation
  • Maximise the impact of skilled communication in the negotiation environment
  • Plan for cultural challenges
  • Apply a wide range of persuasion techniques
  • Recognise their own negotiating strengths and weaknesses and plan for continuous improvement

Duration: 2 days

Who is it for? Those of mid-level experience, and experienced negotiators

Group size: Minimum 4 people; maximum 12 people.

Teaching method: tutor-instruction, syndicate work, case studies and video-reviewed negotiation simulations

Please contact us for further information regarding The Skilled Negotiator workshop.

Booster sessions take place within 4 months of a workshop. The objective is to revise and reinforce the workshop content including sharing experiences post-workshop. Normally this will include the full group of participants and will be organised and facilitated by the Negotiation Workshop tutor online.