Negotiation in projects

Course Summary

In every project, situations arise when you have to negotiate. It may be about finding ways to work together, getting more resources for the project, or reaching an agreement with a supplier – or negotiating with a supplier when something didn’t work out as you planned.

 

Course Objective

This course will provide you with the tools for successful negotiation and knowledge about the psychology of negotiation. You will learn to analyze, recognize and manage different negotiation techniques and you will also have several chances to practically develop and apply your own negotiation skills during the course.

Target Audience

For those who in their professional practice end up or will end up in negotiation situations and for those who want to develop their role as project managers.

Prerequisites

No specific prior knowledge is required.

Certification

This course has no certification

Trainer

Marie Bohlin is a civil engineer, communicator and coach with over 25 years of experience in project management, business acumen, customer focus and people’s driving forces. She has worked as a manager in Swedish industry and with practical and strategic communication.

She currently works as a coach and develops and implements training programs in project management, leadership, negotiation and presentation techniques.

Course Details

The course is very practical and you will have the chance to participate in several negotiation situations.

The basics of negotiation

  • The goal of negotiation – satisfied parties
  • The basic pattern of negotiations
  • Goals and expectations – what outcome do I want?
  • The negotiation zone – worst case and best case
  • Situation assessment – is the relationship more important than the value or vice versa?
  • Conflict management
  • Morality and ethics in negotiation

The negotiation process

  • The planning
  • Gathering information – what is the other party’s position?
  • Choosing the mode of communication and the place of negotiation
  • Information sharing – ask and listen
  • Bargaining – an exchange of values
  • What concessions can I make?
  • Complex negotiations
  • Finishing techniques
  • Dealing with breakdowns in negotiation

The psychology of negotiation

  • Communication – understanding yourself and your counterpart
  • Non-verbal communication impact on the negotiation
  • Argumentation techniques
  • Tactics at the negotiating table.

Course Overview

16900 kr

2 days

Can’t find a (suitable) date, but are interested in the course? Send in an expression of interest and we will do what we can to find a suitable opportunity.

Customized Courses

The course can be adapted from several perspectives:

  • Content and focus area
  • Extent and scope
  • Delivery approach

In interaction with the course leader, we ensure that the course meets your needs.

Send an expression of interest for the training

Send an expression of interest for the training