{"id":34728,"date":"2019-05-29T14:15:37","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T12:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=34728"},"modified":"2021-07-26T14:44:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T12:44:17","slug":"how-to-improve-negotiation-skills-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-negotiation-skills-in-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Negotiation Skills in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there\u2019s more than one person in a room, and more than one opinion \u2013 which is typical in most workplaces \u2013 then having effective negotiation strategies at your disposal will stand you in good stead. It\u2019s no wonder we see skilled negotiators portrayed in highly volatile scenarios in popular culture: The ability to negotiate can disarm potentially explosive situations in the office, and being able to negotiate a mutually acceptable outcome between two parties is a highly desirable skill to offer any organisation if you\u2019re a leader or manager.<sup>1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Negotiation skills can be used in almost every aspect of work:<sup>2<\/sup><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salary negotiations with a new employee<\/li>\n<li>Finding an agreeable time for a vacation or leave<\/li>\n<li>Negotiating an employee termination<\/li>\n<li>Discussing a change in work schedule for an individual or team<\/li>\n<li>Contract negotiations for unions, suppliers, freelancers or consultants<\/li>\n<li>Negotiating a deadline with your boss<\/li>\n<li>Solving team conflicts<\/li>\n<li>Sales negotiations with a customer<\/li>\n<li>Legal settlement negotiations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, in the age of Industry 4.0 and digitised manufacturing, the days of barking out orders and receiving submissive agreement are long gone.<sup>3<\/sup> The workforce of today needs to feel that their input is valued and considered \u2013 and rightfully so.<sup>4<\/sup> However, leaders need to have the skills to navigate through the rough waters of conflict with skill and maturity to keep the team on course, so that they reach their objective in one piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chris Vos, CEO of Black Swan Group and a former top FBI hostage negotiator, believes that because we enter negotiations emotionally, we often take ourselves hostage in a negotiation before it even begins. Instead, he advises to see it as a process-driven exercise.<sup>5<\/sup> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/products\/uct-negotiation-and-conflict-resolution-online-short-course\">Skilful negotiation<\/a> can be learnt. Here is how you can develop these skills in the workplace:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>1. Be clear on boundaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you understand what\u2019s important to you and what your \u2018non-negotiables\u2019 are, then it will be easier for you to communicate on what you\u2019ll deliver and what you expect from others. Emma Langton, a mindset coach, says, \u201cGetting great boundaries in place doesn\u2019t mean shutting people out with imaginary brick walls, or being harsh and rigid. It means providing clear guidelines, so that the person you are negotiating with feels safe and secure. This will also help you to be absolutely clear on what you will and will not negotiate on, which adds confidence to the process.\u201d<sup>6<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>2. Always come prepared<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do your homework before the negotiation starts by gathering enough information to have a clear understanding of what a good deal or personal agreement could look like.<sup>7<\/sup> Ask your colleagues, team members, and leader these questions for their insight and leadership.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Is the negotiation you\u2019re preparing for real, or an exercise by executives to simply confirm the status quo with little or no intent for change?<\/li>\n<li>Ask yourself if you\u2019re being included in negotiations simply to test better terms for their actual ideal candidate \u2013 not you. Voss says that if you don\u2019t know who the fool in the game is, it\u2019s probably you<\/li>\n<li>Find out what the best deal really is. Your counterpart has information you don\u2019t have, and probably need, and also has their own idea of what a good outcome is. Finding out these things is vital to a deal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>3. Ask for more<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the counterparty asks for more money, ask for more productivity from them in return. If a customer wants a lower price, sell them more products. It\u2019s easier to negotiate for more once the other party believes they have already won. Ryan Stewman from Break Free Academy says,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Let them win the first negotiation, and they will usually be happy enough to let you win two to three more.&#8221;<sup>8<\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>4. Practice, practice, practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Negotiation is a skill that can be learnt, and as with any skill, practice brings improvement.<sup>9<\/sup> Rehearse what you want to say, and your response to any counter arguments they might bring, before the negotiation, so that you&#8217;re calm and prepared with strategic responses on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>5. Identify your own personal negotiation style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Know yourself and your emotional triggers well, so that you aren\u2019t derailed by anything that the other party says or does in your efforts to reach a win-win outcome.<sup>10<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>6. Play your power cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain perceived powers that can influence negotiations in your favour:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rare<\/strong>: People want something more when it seems they can\u2019t easily get it<\/li>\n<li><strong>Indifference<\/strong>: Appearing as though it doesn\u2019t matter whether you buy\/sell can help<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidence<\/strong>: Having the courage to be ready to walk away from a negotiation if necessary will often bring the other party to offer better terms<sup>11<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>7. Play fair<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Think long-term in your negotiations with suppliers. A quick win with lowered costs is great, but if you always negotiate below cost, you could damage your reputation and relationship with suppliers. Dave Schulhof of Red Hot Penny says, \u201cIf a supplier can\u2019t cover their own costs the result can be poorer quality of service, which ends up costing you more than the discount you achieved. Negotiate fairly and ensure you get the product and service you need. Remember good business involves treating everyone well.\u201d<sup>12<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>8. Define and confirm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During negotiations, build relationships by using the \u2018that\u2019s right\u2019 strategy. Your goal is to define and confirm what the true intentions are of what\u2019s being offered in the negotiation talks. However, if you hear your counterpart saying \u2018You\u2019re right\u2019, rather than \u2018That\u2019s right\u2019, while negotiating, then change tactics. \u2018You\u2019re right\u2019 is often used when people want to protect a relationship, but have already shut down communication.<sup>13<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>9. \u2018Yes\u2019 is not always success <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Yes\u2019 can often be a counterfeit yes in negotiations, as pushing for it often makes people feel like they\u2019re being led into a trap, especially in a sales pitch. \u2018How\u2019 is a more accurate sign of success. For example, if your sales pitch is a selling-the-problem approach,<sup>14<\/sup> the person you are speaking with might say \u2018So how do you suggest we fix it?\u2019 Aim for \u2018How\u2019 instead of \u2018Yes\u2019.<sup>15<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your success in business is often determined by your ability to negotiate, and the painful reality is that if you or your employees don\u2019t know how to negotiate, then you are more likely to become the victim of better negotiators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Educating yourself and your team in negotiation will set you up for success, and empower your team to produce win-win outcomes in everyday situations. This can be done through digital platforms like online learning, or through mentorship and skill-transferring sessions in the workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You and your team may not have to deal with business-altering negotiations on a daily basis, but it\u2019s quite likely that smaller negotiations happen regularly, such as sharing an idea with the team in a project meeting. The likelihood of every person agreeing with every idea from the onset is not high, but if you and your team are empowered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/products\/yale-som-executive-education-negotiation-strategies-online-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">negotiation skills<\/a>, it can result in a greater win-win outcome for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"related-programme-block\">\n<div class=\"related-programme\" onclick=\"window.open('https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/products\/lse-negotiation-programme', '_blank')\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n        <div class=\"col-12 col-md-11\">\n            <div class=\"related-programme__school-logo-container\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/universities\/the-london-school-of-economics-and-political-science\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"related-programme__school-logo-link\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/LSE_black_variant.png\" alt=\"School Logo\" class=\"related-programme__school-logo\">\n            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-programme__copy\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/universities\/the-london-school-of-economics-and-political-science\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"related-programme__school-name\">\n                THE LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (LSE)            <\/a><br>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/products\/lse-negotiation-programme\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"related-programme__programme-name\">\n                Negotiation Programme            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"col-md-1 related-programme__chevron-column\">\n            <div class=\"related-programme__icon-container\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"add-btn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/blog\/assets\/icn_arrow-circle_right.svg\" alt=\"Read More Icon\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-header\">\n<h6 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn\" style=\"background-color: transparent;\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sources\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"sources\"> <strong>Click here to view sources<\/strong> <\/button><\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"sources\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordion\">\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<ul class=\"mx-0\" style=\"list-style: none;\">\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>1<\/sup> Doyle, A. (Dec, 2018). \u2018Negotiation skills and why employers value them\u2019. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/negotiation-skills-list-2063760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> The Balance Careers<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>2<\/sup> Doyle, A. (Dec, 2018). \u2018Negotiation skills and why employers value them\u2019. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/negotiation-skills-list-2063760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> The Balance Careers<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>3<\/sup> Marr, B. (Sep, 2018). \u2018What is Industry 4.0? Here\u2019s a super easy explanation for anyone.\u2019 Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/bernardmarr\/2018\/09\/02\/what-is-industry-4-0-heres-a-super-easy-explanation-for-anyone\/#602406dc9788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Forbes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>4<\/sup> Perry, D., et al. (Apr, 2018). \u2018Leadership for an industry 4.0 world\u2019. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmsinc.org\/FMS\/Resources\/Industry_Insights\/2018\/Leadership_for_an_industry_4.0_world.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> FMS<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>5<\/sup> Goldston, N. (Dec, 2018). \u20183 innovative ways to improve your negotiation skills and get better results in the new year.\u2019 Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/njgoldston\/2018\/12\/27\/three-innovative-ways-to-improve-your-negotiation-style-and-get-results-in-the-new-year\/#6eed5a0146ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Forbes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>6<\/sup> Coleman, A. (Jul, 2018). \u2018Seven tips for stronger negotiating skills in business\u2019. 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(Feb, 2019). \u2018How to negotiate your way to a win-win every time: negotiation by Brian Tracy\u2019. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@sarahcy\/how-to-negotiate-your-way-to-a-win-win-every-time-negotiation-by-brian-tracy-65f4d047d040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Medium<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>12<\/sup> Coleman, A. (Jul, 2018). \u2018Seven tips for stronger negotiating skills in business\u2019. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/alisoncoleman\/2018\/07\/21\/seven-tips-for-stronger-negotiating-skills-in-business\/#38ad59c77723\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Forbes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>13<\/sup> Goldston, N. (Dec, 2018). \u20183 innovative ways to improve your negotiation skills and get better results in the new year.\u2019 Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/njgoldston\/2018\/12\/27\/three-innovative-ways-to-improve-your-negotiation-style-and-get-results-in-the-new-year\/#6eed5a0146ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Forbes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>14<\/sup> Bailey, D. (Jul, 2017). \u2018How to sell the problem before selling the solution\u2019. Retrieved from <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.dave-bailey.com\/how-to-perfectly-capture-your-customers-need-c924e3209484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Medium<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"mb-4\"><sup>15<\/sup> Goldston, N. 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