Impactful Negotiation Training Program

What is the Impactful Negotiator Program about?

Our Impactful Negotiator Program takes a three-step approach to build your team’s capability to manage every stage of the negotiation process. Structured around our unique methodology, the program focuses on all aspects of a negotiation, from thorough preparation to , effective execution at the negotiation table, and ensuring the knowledge is embedded within the organization for long term sustainable change and results. Participants engage in immersive simulations and real-world applications, giving them the confidence to lead negotiations with precision. This training covers all advanced negotiation principles, from shaping the negotiation table by analyzing power dynamics, and influencing, to the tactical execution, ensuring your team is prepared for every scenario. In addition, the 6-month coaching period ensures participants can apply what they’ve learned directly to their own real-world negotiations.

Step One: At the negotiation table

Step One is centered on executing negotiations effectively by using the Impact Negotiation Gauge, a powerful tool designed to help negotiators adjust their approach based on the situation. The gauge helps participants navigate between competitive and collaborative negotiation styles, ensuring they are well-prepared to address a variety of negotiation dynamics. Through nine lifelike simulations that mimic real-world negotiation challenges, participants receive hands-on experience including detailed personalized video feedback needed to excel at the table.

Key Elements of Step One

Step One equips participants with a key foundation to execute any negotiation effectively:

• Identifying different types of negotiation situations and adjusting tactics accordingly
• Gaining self-awareness through video feedback and understanding negotiation behaviors
• Acquiring effective questioning and listening skills to influence outcomes
• Learning to assess the balance of power and its impact on negotiation dynamics
• Mastering strategies to resolve deadlocks and close deals with maximum value
• Understanding how to adapt to both competitive and collaborative negotiation environments

Step Two: Shaping the negotiation

Successful negotiations are won long before you sit at the table. Step Two, the Pre-Negotiation phase, introduces participants to the Impact Planning Elements, a powerfulmethodology designed to help teams prepare comprehensively for every negotiation, and start influencing the outcome before they even start the negotiation. This phase emphasizes the importance of setting clear objectives, understanding constraints, and planning for every possible outcome.

Key Elements of Step Two

Key elements of the Pre-Negotiation phase include:

• Establishing negotiation objectives by identifying key business drivers, best and worst-case scenarios, and alternatives
• Analyzing and quantifying the balance of power to gain strategic leverage
• Creating a negotiation strategy with fallbacks to address obstacles
• Mapping stakeholders and ensuring internal alignment for a unified approach
• Developing a communication and influence plan for both internal and external stakeholders
• Anticipating challenges through scenario planning and obstacle analysis
• Identifying and utilizing opportunities to enhance negotiation outcomes

Step Three: Embedding

Learning doesn’t end when the negotiation closes. Step Three focuses on embedding the knowledge gained from Steps One and Two into your team’s daily operations. Our one-on-one coaching sessions help participants translate concepts and our methodology into practice, ensuring lasting impact. This personalized coaching provides the support needed to apply the learned concepts directly to real-world negotiations.

Key Elements of Step Three 

Step Three focuses on embedding negotiation skills into real-world practice:

• Personalized one-on-one coaching to reinforce lessons learned
• Tailored development plans that address individual negotiation challenges
• Ensuring participants understand how to integrate their skills into day-to-day commercial operations
• Booking flexible coaching sessions that can take place up to 12 months after training, ensuring long-term support

Who is the negotiator training for?

The Impactful Negotiation Training is ideal for professionals involved in high-stakes negotiations across various commercial roles. It is particularly beneficial for:

• Sales Teams: Closing deals, negotiating client contracts, and managing key accounts.
• Procurement Teams: Managing supplier contracts, vendor negotiations, and cost-saving initiatives.
• C-level Executives: Overseeing complex negotiations and ensuring strategic alignment within their teams.

This program equips professionals with the tools to lead negotiations effectively, no matter their industry or role.

Outcomes of the Impactful Negotiator Program

The Impactful Negotiator Program delivers measurable, long-lasting benefits for both individuals and organizations. By mastering advanced negotiation principles and utilizing practical tools, participants can confidently navigate high-stakes commercial scenarios. The training provides a strategic framework that helps teams consistently deliver superior negotiation outcomes, no matter the complexity or scale of the deal.

Participants will gain deeper insights into the psychology of negotiation, learning how to manage their behavior and adapt to varying negotiation types. This program ensures that teams are not only equipped with tactical skills but also able to leverage strategic foresight in negotiations, leading to more favorable outcomes and long-term business success.

The training’s step-by-step methodology, grounded in real-world application, prepares individuals and organizations to achieve their objectives while fostering stronger, more collaborative partnerships.

How Will Learned Skills Impact You?

This training equips individuals with the skills needed to approach every negotiation with confidence and precision. By using structured frameworks, participants will be better positioned to take control of the negotiation process and consistently deliver favorable results.

• Negotiation Confidence: Confidently approach negotiations with a structured framework, using the Impact Negotiation Gauge to assess situations and adapt your behavior accordingly.
• Best in class preparation: Understanding what and how to prepare efficiently and effectively is an essential skill for negotiators. THe Impact Planning House methodology lays the groundwork for negotiators to become skillful in preparation. 
• Behavioral Adaptability: Adjust negotiation behaviors based on the Impact Negotiation Gauge, helping you switch seamlessly between competitive and collaborative approaches.
• Challenge Mitigation: Anticipate and mitigate challenges in high-pressure scenarios, allowing you to stay agile and maintain control of the negotiation.
• Strengthen Relationships: Secure more favorable terms while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring sustainable partnerships.

How Will Learned Skills Impact Your Organization?

The skills learned during the Impactful Negotiation Training extend beyond individual improvement; they will positively affect your organization’s overall negotiation strategy and success. Teams will be empowered to work together more efficiently and achieve consistent results.

• Maximized ROI: Maximize return on investment (ROI) through refined negotiation tactics that minimize risks and deliver optimal results.
• Team Alignment for Success: Align teams to execute consistent, profitable negotiations, ensuring all departments work toward the same strategic objectives.
• Risk Reduction and Efficiency: Reduce risks and improve efficiency across the negotiation process, streamlining operations and minimizing disruptions.
• Enhanced Cross-team Collaboration: Enhance collaboration and communication between departments for stronger outcomes, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned in pursuing successful negotiations.

Ready to elevate your organization’s strategic negotiation capabilities?

Elevate your organization’s negotiation prowess with our comprehensive Impactful Negotiation Training. This program combines advanced techniques and strategic planning to ensure your team is fully equipped for any high-stakes commercial negotiation. 

Whether you’re looking to sharpen tactical skills or enhance long-term strategy, this training offers a transformative experience that drives measurable success. 

Prepare your team for any negotiation challenge and unlock their full potential with tools designed to secure stronger outcomes and lasting business growth.