Course Outline
Day 1
Breaking Down the Negotiation Process
The Fundamental Requirements of Negotiation
Power Dispersal and the Development of Negotiation Theory
Causes of Organisational Conflict
Conflict Escalation and Steps to Prevent It
Managing Conflict – The Five Primary Strategies
The Dichotomy of Negotiation – Competing and Cooperating
Gaining Personal Insight - Negotiation Style Assessment
Negotiation as a Mixed Motive Process
Day 2
Implementing Practical Negotiation Strategies
Effective Practical Negotiation Strategies
Competitive Value Claiming Negotiation Strategies – Cutting the Pie
Opening Offers, Anchors, Concessions
Cooperative Value Creating Negotiation Strategies – Baking a
Bigger Pie
Identify Interests, Information, Diagnostic Questions &
Unbundling Issues
Package Deals, Multiple Offers and Post-settlement
Settlements
Categorising Negotiation Outcomes
Day 3
Preparation Templates, Sources of Power & Key Mediation
Techniques
Preparation Template - Planning to Negotiate
Internal & External Preparation, Synthesis and Situation
Assessment
Identifying and Leveraging Negotiating Power
Mediation in Context – Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration
and Litigation
Mediation as a Facilitated Negotiation
Practical Mediation Techniques to Resolve Disputes
Dealing with Confrontational Negotiators
Day 4
Communicating to Maximise Negotiation Effectiveness
Communication Style – Packaging Information for Maximum
Influence
Active Listening Skills in Negotiation
Communicating through Body Language
Interpreting Body Language and Nonverbal Behaviour
Communicating within Negotiation Teams
Improving Negotiation Team Performance
Ethics and Negotiation
Day 5
International and Cross Cultural Complexities
What is culture and how does it affect negotiating norms
Advice for Cross Cultural Negotiations
Unique Features of International Agreements
?Building a Deal – What to Remember
Applying Learning to a Range of Organisational Situations
Summary – Building a Better Negotiating Organisation