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Negotiating for Results

A practical Business Nous course in the Sell More track.

9 sessions124 lessons5 hours of study Written lessonsWorkbook includedCertificate

What you'll learn

  • Identify qualities of successful and unsuccessful negotiators
  • Qualities of successful negotiators
  • 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 · 124 lessons · ~5 hours · first 2 lessons free

▶Module 16 lessons
  • ▶Identify qualities of successful and unsuccessful negotiators.Free2 min
  • ▶Qualities of successful negotiatorsFree2 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.15 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 814 lessons
  • ▶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.