Negotiation Academy

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When negotiation must not fail!

Gain the control

in all

negotiations

Be sure you have achieved the best negotiation result

No costly

mistakes – there is no second chance


Skills to the next level  –  become a qualified negotiator

Unique expertise connects two negotiation professionals

Matthias Schranner & Gerd Kerkhoff.

How did you prepare yourself for your last important negotiation?


Be honest: Was there enough time for the preparation? Have you thought through all uncertainties in advance? Are you sure you have achieved the best result in the negotiation?


As we know from many examples in different companies, even basic strategic business decisions are rarely prepared in the best possible way. They can easily end in a 'costly' undertaking. The idea that "Anyone can negotiate" is anchored in many minds. But how can you best prepare for a negotiation?


Emotions are poison for successful negotiators, unless they are used consciously, i.e., with the correct „medical dose" towards the negotiating partner.


How do I release myself from 'my own' emotions? By preparing for the negotiation process in its entirety.


This includes a clear toolkit that


✅ records the most detailed process steps of the negotiation and

✅ back up every step with all alternative courses of action and decision-making,

✅ explain the reaction and counter-reaction about cause and effect, and

✅ anticipate even non-logical correlations and reactions through the emotions of the other person.


These requirements to prepare negotiations create a complexity that must be mastered. Does it sound too theoretical? We have a lot of practice ready for you.



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Behavioral Economics

How psychological patterns can give you an edge I difficult negotiations.

The assumption of pure rationality can be risky, as current noble prizes prove. Learn about common psychological patterns of irrationality, how to avoid being manipulated and how to use these effects in your next negotiations for your advantage.

Contents:

  • Introduction to Behavioral Economics
  • How rational is rationality?
  • Detection of systematic biases
  • Standardaversions
  • Nudging
  • Consequences for negotiations: avoidance and application

Auction-Based Negotiations

How you can turn a bilateral negotiation into a competition between your suppliers. Learn how to unleash competitive pressure and turn a conventional procurement negotiation into a result-open supplier competition. You will learn about the Game Theory background, the right negotiation design choice and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Contents:

  • Introduction to Game Theory
  • The role of competition
  • Dealing with collusion
  • The 4 basic types of auctions
  • First- vs. second price auctions
  • Feedback and information management 
  • The importance of a commitment

Contact us

Take the first step towards becoming a professional negotiation expert. Company-specific dates on request, optionally in German or English.

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