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Negotiating for Results

A practical Business Nous course in the Sell More track.

9 sessions126 lessons5 hours of study Written lessonsWorkbook includedCertificate

What you'll learn

  • Identify qualities of successful and unsuccessful negotiators
  • Introduce yourself
  • Introduction to Negotiation
  • Improve skills in achieving your desired outcomes
  • What other words might we use instead
  • It will help you manage relationships in your workplace
  • When I see chocolate
  • After assigning numbers to all the answers, place
  • The assertive scale is determined by the degree
  • The sociability scale is determined by how you show

Course content

9 sessions · 126 lessons · ~5 hours · first 2 lessons free

Module 17 lessons
  • Identify qualities of successful and unsuccessful negotiators.Free2 min
  • Post the following flipcharts for exercise and hide using a reveal techniqueFree2 min
  • Introduce yourself2 min
  • Introduction to Negotiation2 min
  • Improve skills in achieving your desired outcomes2 min
  • What other words might we use instead2 min
  • Select a situation where you will be negotiating in the2 min
Module 211 lessons
  • Overview18 min
  • It will help you manage relationships in your workplace2 min
  • As we begin to discuss the different styles, it is2 min
  • When I see chocolate2 min
  • After assigning numbers to all the answers, place2 min
  • The assertive scale is determined by the degree2 min
  • The sociability scale is determined by how you show2 min
  • For example, someone who is extremely reserved may2 min
  • Influencing the Analytical2 min
  • They are, therefore, suspicious and slow to accept2 min
  • Influencing the Expressive2 min
Module 311 lessons
  • Option A: Use Workbook Activity6 min
  • Bargaining2 min
  • In collaborative negotiations there is a high concern for2 min
  • Phases of the Negotiation Process2 min
  • An inexperienced negotiator who is well prepared can2 min
  • This is not a step that many negotiators consider2 min
  • Exchanging information is really an extension of2 min
  • A common example of bargaining outside of the workplace is in2 min
  • Once the parties have completed bargaining, made all the2 min
  • This would be the time, for example, when you write a2 min
  • One final, important note in the process is to make absolutely2 min
Module 435 lessons
  • Identify fears and “hot buttons” as well as strategies to overcome them.16 min
  • Prepare for the Negotiation2 min
  • Before we go into any negotiating session, whether2 min
  • Information about the other party2 min
  • Dealing with Fear2 min
  • Many of us were humiliated and made to feel ashamed or2 min
  • Fear of Failure2 min
  • Rejection comes in a hundred different ways, like being the last2 min
  • Fear of Powerlessness2 min
  • There are only three ways to improve your negotiating skill2 min
  • It’s often difficult to look at ourselves critically, but it’s much2 min
  • Some examples of statements that can push our hot2 min
  • Personal Preparation2 min
  • A lazy Saturday afternoon that is interrupted by someone2 min
  • One technique that negotiators may use is to try to say2 min
  • You will want to collect all the direct and indirect information2 min
  • Once you have collected and analyzed the information, you2 min
  • Identify your Best Alternative To2 min
  • You should always do as much research as possible before2 min
  • When you establish your priorities, make sure you have a clear2 min
  • It’s also a good idea to analyze possible agreements before2 min
  • What is your main objective?2 min
  • Knowing priorities means having a good understanding of2 min
  • Understanding the principles of the other party can also be2 min
  • What hobbies does the person have?2 min
  • Always prepare your research in a professional format and2 min
  • You should have an information sheet outlining your main2 min
  • Another powerful tool is to take documentation provided by the2 min
  • Make sure any documentation you plan to show the other2 min
  • Setting the Time and Place2 min
  • The absolute best place to meet is somewhere that you feel2 min
  • Choosing the Time2 min
  • Also, if someone proposes a negotiation time or date and you2 min
  • Seating2 min
  • There are a number of other factors that can influence a2 min
Module 621 lessons
  • Before Brainstorming2 min
  • After Brainstorming8 min
  • Identify Shared Interests2 min
  • Exchanging Information2 min
  • Activity: Exchanging Information2 min
  • Understanding and Responding to Conflict2 min
  • As a negotiator, you will be saying things the other party2 min
  • During conflict, it is vital that you separate the person from2 min
  • Opening the Bargaining2 min
  • Equalization2 min
  • Building a Case2 min
  • What if I double the order?2 min
  • Wear Them Down2 min
  • Premature Judgment2 min
  • Nothing is so harmful to inventing to your inner critic waiting2 min
  • Under the pressure of a forthcoming negotiation, your critical2 min
  • However, as a negotiator, you will of necessity do much2 min
  • Searching For the Single Answer2 min
  • The third major block to creative problem-solving lies in2 min
  • In this situation, each side sees the situation as essentially2 min
  • A final obstacle to inventing realistic options lies in each2 min
Module 511 lessons
  • The Skill of Making Small Talk2 min
  • Activity: Small Talk Openers2 min
  • If you can start the negotiation process off with a discussion2 min
  • Some other examples2 min
  • In the case of a divorce, common ground can be a2 min
  • In environmental or peace issues, common ground2 min
  • Another good way to establish common ground is to set2 min
  • Even if the negotiation involves just two people, it may be2 min
  • Take Control of the Meeting2 min
  • Don’t use your opponent’s agenda unless it will work to your2 min
  • When structuring your agenda, put your key issues as late as2 min
Module 711 lessons
  • Getting Past No to Yes2 min
  • Dealing with the Impasse2 min
  • We talked about positional bargaining first thing yesterday2 min
  • Identifying shared interests2 min
  • Activity: Dealing with Negative Emotions2 min
  • Challenging them2 min
  • Make a request2 min
  • Listen and allow the other person to vent and get their2 min
  • Give them a token or early concession of something you2 min
  • Point out where you agree more than you point out2 min
  • Make sure your words and your body language are2 min
Module 815 lessons
  • Close the Negotiation2 min
  • An agreement cannot be a rigid reflection of ineffective2 min
  • In developing a sustainable agreement, the partners must2 min
  • A sustainable agreement really does incorporate feedback2 min
  • Gathering perspective is something that can take place2 min
  • This is one area where outside resources can be utilized2 min
  • Once the information is gathered, the negotiator will2 min
  • It is not necessary for negotiators to play mind games with2 min
  • Outlining options effectively can lead to group think2 min
  • When outlining options, we can sometimes find ourselves at2 min
  • Before an agreement is signed, it is important to have2 min
  • As mentioned previously, you will also have to secure the2 min
  • How to Give Feedback2 min
  • Recommended Reading List2 min
  • Task Oriented2 min
Exercises & tools4 lessons
  • Understanding Customers Personality types Module2 min
  • Give options within boundaries, then let them decide2 min
  • Be accurate with details2 min
  • Quick2 min

About this course

A practical Business Nous course in the Sell More track.

Every lesson is written out in full — this is the complete course, not a summary. You read it, watch the narrated video, and do the exercise against your own business. The workbook is yours to download, print and keep. Finish the lessons and you earn a Business Nous certificate.

Who it's for

Small business owners, managers and ambitious employees who want practical know-how rather than academic theory. No prior study is needed — start where you are and work at your own pace.