Negotiation is an essential skill in both personal and professional life, allowing us to reach agreements and find common ground with others. Effective negotiators use a range of strategies to achieve the best outcomes in challenging situations.
In this post, you’ll explore your own negotiation experiences and learn valuable techniques from the article “15 Diplomacy Strategies for Negotiations.” By reflecting on your past negotiation and identifying strategies to improve, you’ll build a stronger foundation for future success in negotiation.
The Goal
Negotiation is the ability to bargain effectively and facilitate agreements. Successful negotiators possess a repertoire of strategies they draw upon whenever they are faced with an opportunity to negotiate.
Step 1:
Think of a recent situation in your life, either in or outside of school, that required you to negotiate with someone. What was the situation?
Negotiation Situation:
Step 2:
Read the article “15 Diplomacy Strategies for Negotiations” to learn specific strategies used by professional negotiators.
Step 3:
Reflect on the negotiation situation you described above. Which of the strategies mentioned in the article did you use when you negotiated that situation? Which strategies from the article did you not use, but might serve you well if a similar situation arises in the future?
