Course details

As every project taken on by the project team requires some negotiation it pays to have a full understanding of the processes involved. The objective of this course is to show you how to work toward agreements where all parties are positive about the outcome.

Negotiation is an invaluable skill for project practitioners. Not only do you negotiate agreements with vendors and contractors, but you must effectively negotiate with stakeholders, customers and team members throughout the life of a project.

Negotiating for resources, scope modifications, design changes, extra funding and a host of other issues are part and parcel of the project manager’s normal routine.

To advance in the corporate world, management demands excellent negotiation skills. Improving your understanding of the negotiation process is essential to career advancement and superior performance.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the negotiation process
  • Better utilise listening and questioning skills
  • Recognise nonverbal cues within communication
  • Practice using the process of negotiation planning
  • Conduct a post negotiation self-assessment
  • Deal with angry clients and tough negotiators
  • Utilise negotiation best practices
  • Avoid common negotiation pitfalls

Why You Should Do This Course

It's a matter of being able to negotiate. Negotiating is a vital part of every project leader's job. Whether you are negotiating at arms-length for goods and services for the project, or you are negotiating for co-worker's commitment to the project, a good understanding of how to negotiate effectively will help considerably.

On this course you will gain new skills, but you will also acquire experience using them in realistic situations. You will learn about the types of negotiation and different styles that you can adapt during negotiations. You will identify your individual negotiation style and how to adapt to situations for more successful negotiations. You will also develop an understanding of competitive and collaborative negotiation and learn how to recognize each.

Who Should Attend?

Project managers who wish to improve their negotiation skills, and individuals seeking to understand the negotiations process and improve their skills.

This one day workshop contributes 7.0 PDUs (Professional Development Units) to the record of the individuals Continuous Professional Development

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Institute of Project Management

In 2015 the Institute of Project Management celebrates ttheynty five years promoting education, certification and member services in project management.
During this period, the discipline has become widely used throughout the entire economy. The demand for project management education and internationally recognised certification continues to out-perform other professional development sectors.
their philosophy has always been to ensure that they are up-to-date with the very best thinking and practice in project management worldwide by investing heavily in direct involvement with the international project management community.
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