Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions

Learn to recognise different negotiation styles & counter tactics

Format availability:

In-Person

Duration:

5 Days

Introduction to the course

This Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course intends to enhance delegates' ability to negotiate effectively - a critical competency in both work and life situations. It will equip them with a range of communication, interpersonal skills, and appreciation of the elements of planning and objective setting in negotiations. There will be an opportunity for delegates to carry out a self-assessment of their skills in key areas of negotiation including team negotiations.

This Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course covers the key stages of negotiation, considers how disputes arise, and provides delegates with the skills to follow a structured process. The delegates will be introduced to different negotiation styles, tactics and at the same time learn how to recognise and counter them.

The Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course will feature:

  • The key stages in the negotiation process
  • The terms associated with the strategy for negotiation
  • Tactics and ploys which may be used against you in negotiation
  • The importance of team dynamics when negotiating
  • Effective negotiation strategies during practical exercises

Course details

By the end of this Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate their understanding of the significance of planning and objective setting
  • Describe how to achieve ‘win-win’ outcomes within the bargaining process
  • Identify the causes of disagreements & disputes
  • Understand the impact dispute may have on relationships over the long term
  • Describe the use of strategies to resolve the causes of disputes

This Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes highly interactive tutor-led group discussions, syndicated exercises, case studies and role playing in a realistic dispute resolution scenario. A formal framework is built around the delegates' current knowledge and they are encouraged to re-discover and share their knowledge and experiences. Delegates will be encouraged to develop both their negotiation and communication skills to increase the value for money provided to their employer.

This Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Personnel from a wide range of business disciplines
  • Departmental heads with the responsibility to drive change through collaboration
  • Those who have a current or planned negotiation with internal as well as external “suppliers or customers”
  • Delegates with experience in negotiating but want to improve their knowledge and skills

Daily Agenda

DAY 1:
Fundamentals of Negotiation
  • Negotiation defined
  • Disputes and the need for resolution
  • Place of negotiation in the contractual resolution process
  • Commercial impact of the breakdown of negotiations
  • Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)
  • The four phase process of negotiation
DAY 2:
The Negotiator’s Toolbox
  • Preparation
  • Information needs
  • Drafting your proposal which will open the discussion
  • The negotiation discussion phase
  • Bargain and Close
  • Negotiating position setting
DAY 3:
Negotiating Styles, Tactics and Ploys
  • Cultural & international issues
  • Red, Purple & Blue negotiators
  • Non-verbal communication and the interpretation of body language
  • Make time your friend
  • Silence and ploys as tactics and how to respond effectively
DAY 4:
Personal Fitness and Dealing with Difficult Negotiations
  • Interests, positions and escalation
  • Stakeholder power behind the interests in negotiation
  • Negotiator as a Mediator
  • Team negotiations
  • Proposals and persuasion
DAY 5:
Putting it all into Practice
  • Team allocation and simulation exercise
  • Analysis of performance
  • The Do’s and Dont's of Negotiating
  • Improving what we do - Action planning

Frequently Asked Questions

There are no prerequisites. Our courses are open to students of all backgrounds who are 18 years of age and older. All courses are conducted in English. Video lectures include English subtitles and the option to slow-down, pause, or replay lectures for better retention. Discussion boards are a critical component of each of our courses; therefore, we suggest students have a conversational knowledge of English when pursuing a Certificate of Completion. For any of the art writing courses, students need to be 100% proficient in written English.

You should have an up-to-date web browser such as: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Internet Explorer. For more detailed information, please see the guides for supported browsers and basic computer specifications. Our Online Courses can be accessed on a mobile or tablet device, although we strongly encourage you to have access to a desktop or laptop computer and reliable internet connection for certain course components. Former students have told us it is easiest to read discussion threads and complete written assignments on a laptop or desktop computer.

Registration is available on our website. Just follow these simple steps: Click the “Apply Now” button in the top right corner of your screen. Select “Online Courses.” Choose your course(s). You will be asked for basic contact information and your credit card payment. We require full payment at the time of registration and all tuition is billed in US dollars. Be sure to check with your bank or credit card company, as your financial institution may charge a foreign transaction fee.

Our classes are kept small, at no more than 30 students, to better facilitate and encourage personalized interaction with the instructor and fellow participants. Your classmates come from all over the globe and contribute their global perspectives and experience. Some are currently working within the arts while others are just beginning. All classmates share in their passion for the art world.

It is recommended that you begin your course promptly. If you do need to start the course a few days late, contact your instructor as soon as possible after the course has opened to discuss your options. Registration closes on the Friday after the course begins.

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