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Our public Negotiation courses and in house Negotiations courses are enlightening, educational, measurable and fun. Negotiation training courses can be scheduled at your offices or through our open enrollment courses. We do offer negotiation skills training courses to the general public.
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Participants in the Win- Win Negotiations course will learn to:
Going into a negotiation and desperately want to win the contract but still make a profit? Here are some pointers on how to negotiate successfully.
First of all congratulations of doing a pretty good job in getting so far - let's see if we can give you some tips on how to negotiate. I've done some pretty heavy negotiating myself so I know how difficult it can be sometimes to know just how to negotiate. Firstly some golden rules:
How to Negotiate Rule #1. Both parties should leave the negotiating table feeling that they have been successful and gained something from the proceedings.
How to Negotiate Rule #2. It is not a contest but a process where mutual agreement is being striven for.
How to Negotiate Rule #3. Leave egos, prejudice and fixed ideas behind. Bring only your willingness to listen and your manners into the room.
How to Negotiate Rule #4. Ensure that you know what you can give away, what you can't and what you must most definitely not give away.
How to Negotiate Rule #5. Be respectful of the culture of the people that you are negotiating with - this means not just the company culture but the culture of the company - an Asian company negotiates quite differently from an European or an American!
Remember the above, and then follow these simple instructions:
How to Negotiate Instruction #1. Prepare yourself, know what you are negotiating about, know what you would like the end result to be and know what your bosses have authorized you to agree to and not agree to. Understand as much about your fellow negotiator as possible.
How to Negotiate Instruction #2. Bring in all the documents that you need to the negotiating table and have someone handy on the phone in case you need more.
How to Negotiate Instruction #3. Make the negotiating room comfortable and friendly and non intimidating with refreshments and regular comfort breaks possible.
How to Negotiate Instruction #4. If you are the receiver of money you start. Start low and leave plenty of space to move to a middle area that is comfortable to both parties.
How to Negotiate Instruction #5. If something is not possible at all - politely explain why. Sometimes it helps to refer to a high level boss who won't let you - but do not give away the authority that you have to negotiate to completion.
How to Negotiate Instruction #6. The answer you are seeking is Win Win
One last piece of advice: Listen, Listen, Listen to what is being told to you and what is not being said. Sometimes silence will win you the deal. And that is how to negotiate and get what you want.
Source: Lee Lister http://www.BizGuru.us
How To Negotiate