Business Negotiation Skills

A great Finance career differentiator is the ability to negotiate effectively, especially the more senior you become.  The sooner you gain these skills, the better! 

Course Length: 1 day, 1/2 day or 90 minutes

Who is this course for?

Finance professionals who would love to sharpen their business negotiating skills to feel more confident in any situation.

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What is this course about?

We are all born negotiators, if you ever doubted this watch children get their parents jump through hoops for them, with no reciprocal reward!

But in the business world things are different. Positions are equal unless you can create your own advantage.  It’s no surprise therefore, that one of the skills most highly valued by employers is the ability to negotiate effectively. Organisations want the confidence that their people will deliver a positive result from all interactions.

Approach

This training course will show you how to become an effective negotiator in a practical & informative way. Negotiation is based on key psychological concepts. Recognising these, then applying proven tactics in a structured way, will ensure you achieve better results from all negotiated settlements.

During the sessions, concepts will be both illustrated & reinforced through participative roleplaying.  It’s a roll-up-your-sleeve workshop, not for the faint-hearted!

What you'll gain from this course

This training will teach you:

  • To objectively assess your negotiation skills
  • The importance of preparing for effective negotiations
  • The language of negotiation
  • How to structure questions to gain advantage
  • Interpretation of non-verbal communication
  • How to avoid ‘dirty-tricks’
  • Ways to increase your influence over the other side
  • Classic bargaining tips, &
  • What to do when conflict arises

Remember, all sessions include:

  • 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning
  • CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence

 

Course Reviews

"Was great to have a knowledgeable trainer with real-world experience and expertise along with a strong ability to communicate concepts."
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Andrew, Dublin
"A technique-packed session in a well-presented, supportive environment."
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Andrew, Brighouse

Why Choose Us?

Qualified trainers

All our instructors are fully qualified accountants, experienced to Finance Director or equivalent level.

Proven success

Our techniques have helped propel countless finance professionals to the next level of their career.

Follow-up support

All sessions include 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning.

Earn CPD points

Gain valuable CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence.

Trusted by industry experts

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Ready to embark on a transformational journey with FBP Academy®? We’re here to take your finance career to the next level. Book this course today to get started.

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