By the end of this course, you will be able to: prepare strategically for negotiations, communicate with influence, recognize and use power dynamics, and apply collaborative techniques to reach durable agreements in real-world situations.

Negotiation That Works: Strategies for Influence & Agreement

Negotiation That Works: Strategies for Influence & Agreement
This course is part of Business Leadership Essentials: HR, Org Design & Negotiation Specialization

Instructor: Amy Linde, MBA
Access provided by NMIMS Indore
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What you'll learn
Prepare strategically by setting goals, limits, alternatives, and uncovering underlying interests in negotiations.
Communicate effectively using listening, questioning, and emotional awareness to influence and build trust.
Solve conflicts and adapt negotiation strategies to achieve positive outcomes in real-world situations.
Skills you'll gain
- Communication
- Leadership
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Decision Making
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Adaptability
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Influencing
- Active Listening
- Conflict Management
- Goal Setting
- Strategic Thinking
- Self-Awareness
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Persuasive Communication
- Collaboration
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There are 3 modules in this course
Foundational concepts shape how negotiations unfold long before a conversation begins. In this module, learners explore key negotiation approaches, including distributive and integrative strategies, while learning to distinguish between interests and positions. Psychological factors that influence negotiation behavior are introduced alongside practical preparation techniques, helping learners define goals, priorities, limits, and alternatives with confidence.
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5 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin
Effective negotiation depends on how ideas are communicated and relationships are managed. This module focuses on strategic questioning, active listening, and awareness of verbal and nonverbal signals that influence outcomes. Learners also examine sources of power and ethical influence, along with emotional intelligence strategies that help build trust, manage tension, and maintain rapport.
What's included
4 videos1 reading3 assignments
Real-world negotiations often involve uncertainty, resistance, and competing pressures. In this module, learners apply collaborative problem-solving strategies to move conversations forward, navigate conflict and impasse, and adapt their approach to complex situations. Challenging contexts, including difficult personalities, cross-cultural interactions, and virtual negotiations, are explored to support confident, flexible application of negotiation skills.
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5 videos1 reading2 assignments
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