Download A FREE Course Through this workshop participants will be able to understand the basic types of negotiations, the phases of negotiations, and the skills needed for successful negotiating. The Negotiation Skills workshop will give your participants a sense of understanding their opponent and have the confidence to not settle for less than they feel is fair. Your participants will learn that an atmosphere of respect is essential, as uneven negations could lead to problems in the future. Download Sample Course Outline Module One: Getting Started Icebreaker Housekeeping Items The Parking Lot Workshop Objectives Module Two: Understanding Negotiation The Three Phases Skills for Successful Negotiating Module Three: Getting Prepared Establishing Your WATNA and BATNA Identifying Your WAP Identifying Your ZOPA Personal Preparation Module Four: Laying the Groundwork Setting the Time and Place Establishing Common Ground Creating a Negotiation Framework The Negotiation Process Module Five: Phase One — Exchanging Information Getting off on the Right Foot What to Share What to Keep to Yourself Module Six: Phase Two — Bargaining What to Expect Techniques to Try How to Break an Impasse Module Seven: About Mutual Gain Three Ways to See Your Options About Mutual Gain What Do I Want? What Do They Want? What Do We Want? Module Eight: Phase Three — Closing Reaching Consensus Building an Agreement Setting the Terms of the Agreement Module Nine: Dealing with Difficult Issues Being Prepared for Environmental Tactics Dealing with Personal Attacks Controlling Your Emotions Deciding When It’s Time to Walk Away Module Ten: Negotiating Outside the Boardroom Adapting the Process for Smaller Negotiations Negotiating via Telephone Negotiating via Email Module Eleven: Negotiating on Behalf of Someone Else Choosing the Negotiating Team Covering All the Bases Dealing with Tough Questions Module Twelve: Wrapping Up Words from the Wise Review of Parking Lot Lessons Learned Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
