Course Overview

Being able to negotiate well is critical for any project professional. You need to clarify what you hope to gain from negotiating, as well as understand the other side’s objectives to reach a mutually beneficial result. This course provides essential tips on how to prepare for negotiation, including managing emotions and understanding what all parties contribute to the process. You will also learn the difference between positions and interests and how to bargain to generate options to find the win-win. The course provides an opportunity to apply concepts taught to a real-life situation and to practice negotiating in a safe environment.

Note: This course will earn you 7 PDUs.

Who Should Attend

This course is for anyone who finds themselves needing to improve their negotiating skills in the workplace.

Course Objectives

• Develop the skills necessary for successful negotiation.
• Identify key negotiation concepts and strategies.
• Learn the key elements in preparing for negotiation to help ensure success.
• Develop a BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) before starting negotiation.
• Identify what we bring to the negotiation table that could get in the way of successful negotiation.
• Generate options to getting to a shared agreement
• Prepare for and practice negotiating in a safe environment

Course Outline