Training course: Negotiation skills

Two hours • In-person or remote • 4-15 participants
Rated 4.5/5 ★★★★½ from 29 recent reviews

About this bitesize training course

Successful negotiators influence others to achieve the outcomes they want – while maintaining rapport and goodwill. 

Providing negotiation skills training for employees can help them make better deals and establish better partnerships, whether with customers, suppliers, or one another. This course, which follows each step of the negotiation process, provides a robust framework that your staff can apply to all negotiations. Attendees will also be able to adapt their negotiating style to overcome manipulative tactics.

Participants in our bitesize Negotiation skills training course will learn to:

  • Apply a systematic approach to all negotiations 

  • Invest time in preparation to eliminate avoidable pitfalls 

  • Identify their ideal and fallback positions to set the bargaining arena and know when they are prepared to walk away 

  • Use their preferred style not to be phased by three key negotiating styles 

  • Practise listening skills to identify the clues of the other party’s key drivers 

  • Give low-cost concessions in exchange for high-value returns 

  • Negotiate confidently to achieve successful results  

Key details

  • this live, bitesize training course is two hours long and packed with powerful ideas

  • designed for groups of 4 – 15 employees

  • delivered by an expert trainer at your workplace, or virtually

  • interactive, with plenty of exercises that get people talking

  • customisable, to connect with your organisation’s values

Recent reviews of the ‘Negotiation skills’ training course

  • "Really engaging, and made us consider what you were talking about within our own company. I really enjoyed the UN example!"

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  • "A lot of extra data, books and material. Very clear explanations and examples."

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  • "The topic was interesting in its own right. And when we translated the theory into practice with specific examples, it worked well."

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  • "Speaker was amazing!"

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“Maximal learning in a short, but intense, session. This is definitely the way forward for management training, as far as I am concerned.”

Professor Niamh Moran, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland ★★★★★

Count on us to provide negotiation skills training for employees at your organisation.

Negotiations are woven into the very fabric of organisational life – sometimes where you’d least expect it. Whether your employees are tasked with procuring top-notch resources, resolving internal conflicts, or securing that long-sought-after partnership, the art of negotiation is essential to success. That's why our bitesize Negotiation Skills training course is designed to empower your employees with the strategies they need to skilfully triumph this intricate dance of diplomacy, so your company can reap the rewards that come with mastering the fine art of persuasion.

Here's a glimpse into our two-hour Negotiation Skills Training, where your team will learn to make smarter deals:

  1. Laying the Groundwork: We'll explore the conditions necessary for negotiations, helping your employees understand the importance of bargaining parameters and identifying fallback positions. They'll learn that effective negotiation is about fostering dialogue, not confrontation.

  2. Conducting the Negotiation: Our training emphasizes a systematic approach, with sage advice from Benjamin Franklin guiding the way: "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail." Your employees will learn how to build rapport, control the negotiation process, and maximize their sources of power for successful bargaining.

  3. Adapting Styles and Overcoming Objections: We'll teach your team to read the other party's mood and adapt accordingly, using three key negotiating styles to their advantage. They'll learn to identify and overcome objections with poise and finesse.

  4. Closing the Deal: Our training will equip your employees with alternative closing techniques, ensuring they can conclude negotiations at or near their ideal position.

Imagine a workplace where your employees are equipped with razor-sharp negotiation skills. The benefits are manifold, touching every corner of your organization. From sales and marketing to people ops and finance, adept negotiators can enhance collaboration, streamline decision-making, and bolster your bottom line. Just envision the myriad ways these skills can be applied in your workplace:

  • Sales teams negotiating favourable deals with clients

  • HR professionals skilfully navigating salary and benefit negotiations

  • Project managers coordinating resource allocation and deadlines with stakeholders

  • Procurement specialists striking deals with suppliers to secure the best pricing and terms

The list goes on, as every department can benefit from the power of persuasive negotiation.

Don't miss the opportunity to elevate your organisation with our Negotiation Skills Training. Invest in your employees' professional growth and watch as they become expert negotiators, ready to tackle any challenge with confidence and skill. The results will reverberate throughout your company, fostering a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and success.

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your team? Contact us today, and let's embark on the journey to mastering the art of negotiation together.

negotiation skills training for employees

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All killer, no filler: our training sessions are crammed with high-value insights, and perfect for busy teams.

Live & interactive: real change doesn’t come from half-heartedly skimming through e-learning. We believe in bringing people together, to deliver memorable, engaging training experiences with learning that sticks.

Expert-led: all our sessions are designed + delivered by experienced specialists in L&D, HR and leadership coaching.