Interpersonal and Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills


Successful negotiation is built on preparation, awareness and communication. In this course, you’ll learn how to plan and manage negotiations that achieve positive results for everyone involved.

You’ll explore proven techniques for understanding interests, navigating each phase of the process and building solutions that strengthen relationships and deliver lasting outcomes.

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What to expect

Negotiation is an essential skill in leadership, teamwork and everyday business.

This course focuses on the tools, techniques and strategies that lead to better outcomes through thoughtful planning and communication.

You will explore different negotiation styles, practise each phase of the negotiation process and learn how to reach agreements that create value and build lasting relationships.

Is this course for you


This course is designed for individuals whose role involves negotiation. It is particularly suited to managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, sales and account managers, and senior customer service professionals who want to negotiate with greater confidence and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

This course is suited to individuals who want to:

  • negotiate confidently and professionally in a range of situations

  • apply practical negotiation strategies to achieve win–win outcomes

  • communicate effectively to influence agreements

  • manage challenging negotiation conversations with confidence

What you will explore

During this training course, you will develop practical negotiation skills to plan, conduct and evaluate negotiations with confidence and effectiveness. The course focuses on understanding different negotiation styles, applying appropriate tactics and managing the negotiation process from preparation through to agreement, with opportunities to practise and refine techniques in realistic, hands-on scenarios.

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

  • Establish a comprehensive negotiation planning process

  • Recognise and adapt to different negotiation styles and situations

  • Apply negotiation tactics that suit your goals and context

  • Manage the process effectively through all five negotiation phases

  • Practise and refine negotiation techniques through hands-on exercises

  • Evaluate and continuously improve your negotiation approach

Where this course can take you

 

During this training course, you will explore the principles of effective negotiation and common negotiation styles, learning how to recognise and adapt to different approaches. You will work through the five phases of negotiation—preparation, opening, exploring interests and options, closing, and implementation—while developing clear and purposeful negotiation strategies.

The course focuses on balancing assertiveness with collaboration to achieve win–win outcomes. Through practical exercises, you will build confidence and refine your negotiation skills, review and improve your performance over time, and learn how to maintain positive relationships and trust once a negotiation concludes.

 

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