Negotiation Short Course Modules

The following is a set of topics that I am teach in my basic negotiation short course. I am developing online materials for each topic, which are a work in progress. As I put a draft together I will post it and link the post to this page. So feel free to browse, use or whatever. And of course, your comments are welcome.

1. Introduction

Why is negotiation important?

What can we learn from a negotiation course?

2. Oirentation

The role of uncertainty and perception

A definition of negotiation

A separate negotiation meaning in what we see

Modes of negotiation

Developing your public face

Using anchoring

Building trust

Checking your emotions at the door

3. Using the negotiation model

Thinking about decision making

Thinking about planning

Communication tools

4. Introducing Conflict Management

5. Summing up