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Negotiating Skills


Days of Training (Classroom Learning)


1

 

Overview


In this course, students will perform the basic steps in a business negotiation.

 

Pre-requisite(s)


There are no prerequisites listed for this course.

 

Lessons



Lesson 1



Preparing to Negotiate

Establish a Successful Mindset
Research the Other Party
Determine the Value of the Item Being Negotiated
Determine Where You'd Like Negotiations to Take Place
Establish Your Best- and Worst-Acceptable Outcomes
Research Your Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)


Lesson 2



Initiating Negotiation: Establishing the Ground Rules

Establish Rapport
Establish Your Status
Choose the Communication Method for Negotiation
Establish the Rules of Engagement
Set a Timeline
Establish How Negotiation Results Will Be Communicated and Implemented


Lesson 3



Negotiating

Encourage the Other Party to Issue the First Proposal
Make the First Proposal
Counter the Offer or Proposal
Accept an Offer or Abort Negotiations
Work Through an Impasse


Lesson 4



Following Through

Evaluate the Success of the Negotiation
Follow Up on the Relationship


Lesson 5



Negotiating in Special Circumstances

Cross-Cultural Negotiation
Cross-Generational Negotiation
Negotiation with Supervisors and Subordinates