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Advanced Negotiation Skills

The ability to negotiate effectively in any situation is a skill that can be learnt like any other. Advanced Negotiation enables learners to hone and improve their negotiation techniques and strategies. Learners will be able to plan for complex negotiations, ensuring that the outcome of any negotiation undertaken is successful, and they will learn how to handle difficult situations as they arise.

The course covers the process of negotiation, the trading of constants and variables in order to achieve a successful outcome, the balance of power and persuasion and rapport building techniques. The course will give more experienced negotiators the opportunity to refresh their skills, while also providing an overview for those looking to improve their negotiation skills for the first time.

Advanced Negotiation Skills enables the learner to:

  • Trade concessions effectively
  • Reach an acceptable conclusion for both parties by using constants and variables
  • Handle difficult situations and difficult people
  • Understand and avoid some of the common traps in negotiations
  • Learn when not to negotiate and when to say NO!

Learning outcomes:

  • The principles of negotiation
  • What is the aim of negotiation?
  • How do people negotiate?
  • What makes someone a good negotiator?
  • Why is preparation so important?

Negotiation dynamics

  • What are negotiation dynamics?
  • What is my negotiation style?
  • What is NLP and how can it help me build rapport?
  • How can I make the power balance work for me?
  • How do I persuade people effectively?

Preparing for complex negotiation

  • When should I negotiate?
  • How can I use constants and variables to prepare?
  • How can I use a "range of outcomes" to plan a win win outcome?
  • What common traps should I be aware of?

Trading concessions

  • Why is trading concessions so important?
  • How do I trade concessions effectively?
  • What do I do if they won’t give way on anything?
  • What tactics should I recognise?

Getting out of deadlock!

  • What difficult issues might I face?
  • How do I deal with objections?
  • How do I deal with an aggressive negotiator who refuses to budge?
  • How do I resolve conflict?
  • How do I create a positive atmosphere for agreement?

Target audience: This course is suitable for those looking to improve and refresh their skills in negotiation. These skills can be applied across all professions and at all levels within an organisation.

Duration: 4 hours

Price: £60 (+VAT)

To buy this course online please visit the 'Advanced Negotiation Skills (e-Learning)' page on the BPS Shop.

Unfortunately the BPS Shop is unable to accept Maestro payments at this time. If you would like to pay in this way please use the e-Learning Maestro card payment registration form

How do I access a course?
Within 5 working days of receving an email confirming your course purchase you will receive another email with a course access key. Each course access key is valid for 92 days from the date of first use.

Follow the instructions in the email to access the BPS e-Learning course gateway. Here you will need to register for a username and password. Once you have registered, enter the activation code to access the course.

Enquires and questions relating to BPS Learning Centre e-Learning courses should be directed to learningcentre@bps.org.uk.

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