Negotiating is something we encounter every day in our work and personal lives, whether we’re aware of it or not. It is an inescapable reality in today’s organizations, where managers are called upon to bargain with suppliers, customers, co-workers and employees at every turn. It is considered to be part and parcel of the decision-making process – a means of reaching an interdependent agreement with other another party.
This seminar will help you refine your negotiation skills, develop your ability to analyze and assess various negotiation situations and hone your bargaining talents. As a result, each of your negotiations will become an opportunity for creating and claiming value.
GOALS
- Analyze the context, the components and the process of negotiation.
- Pinpoint the factors that can make or break a deal.
- Identify various styles of negotiators and the pros and cons of each.
- Evaluate the determinants of strategic choices.
- Address strategies and tactics of confrontation and collaboration.
- Anticipate and avoid potential problems.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
- Professionals
- Managers
This program is for you if:
- Your duties include negotiating and decision-making.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Practical, proactive content and dynamic approach to negotiation, through a series of role-playing activities.
- Instructor with a strong bargaining background.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Negotiation basics and prerequisites
- Negotiation components
- Negotiation prerequisites
- Concept of interdependence
- Process of creating and claiming value
Styles of negotiators and their effectiveness
- Characteristics of a good negotiator
Negotiation: A creative, value-added process
- Two key considerations in negotiating
- Factors that shape strategic choices
- Pitfalls to avoid
Negotiation strategies and tactics
- Strategies and tactics associated with confrontation
- Principles of collaboration-based negotiation
Negotiation process
TRAINING APPROACH
- Active learning
- Role-playing
- Experience-based discussions

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GOALS
- Analyze the context, the components and the process of negotiation.
- Pinpoint the factors that can make or break a deal.
- Identify various styles of negotiators and the pros and cons of each.
- Evaluate the determinants of strategic choices.
- Address strategies and tactics of confrontation and collaboration.
- Anticipate and avoid potential problems.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
- Professionals
- Managers
This program is for you if:
- Your duties include negotiating and decision-making.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Practical, proactive content and dynamic approach to negotiation, through a series of role-playing activities.
- Instructor with a strong bargaining background.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion from Executive Education HEC Montréal.
Negotiation basics and prerequisites
- Negotiation components
- Negotiation prerequisites
- Concept of interdependence
- Process of creating and claiming value
Styles of negotiators and their effectiveness
- Characteristics of a good negotiator
Negotiation: A creative, value-added process
- Two key considerations in negotiating
- Factors that shape strategic choices
- Pitfalls to avoid
Negotiation strategies and tactics
- Strategies and tactics associated with confrontation
- Principles of collaboration-based negotiation
Negotiation process
TRAINING APPROACH
- Active learning
- Role-playing
- Experience-based discussions
