Introduction to contract negotiation

A one-day workshop

This intensive one-day IACCM-approved programme helps participants develop the skills, knowledge and competencies required to plan for and carry out effective negotiations in a range of different environments.

Objectives

Learning objectives

By the end of the programme participants will be able to:

  • Understand the basic concepts of negotiation and how it adds value to the organisation
  • Recognise the stages of negotiation and the skills required at each stage
  • Make use of tried-and-tested negotiation planning tools
  • Apply a range of negotiation tools and techniques to support the organisation in obtaining value for money, quality and fit-for-purpose outcomes
  • Set negotiation objectives
  • Appreciate the importance of interpersonal skills in maximising the opportunities for reaching win/win agreements

Audience

Who should attend?

Managers and team members who are new to the process of negotiation or who would benefit from a more structured approach to negotiating with suppliers and internal stakeholders. The programme will benefit staff who participate in or support negotiations.

Those seeking a refresher in this subject, to consolidate existing experience and knowledge, would also benefit.

Format

Format

This one-day programme can also be delivered virtually.

The expert trainer adopts a proactive, participative, and participant-centred approach with emphasis on the practical application of the tools, techniques and templates discussed. The learning needs to be embedded into the fabric of the organisation and the trainer uses context-based case studies and other tasks to achieve this.

Special features

Special features

The content of this course has been cross-mapped with CIPS/ISM/IACCM competency frameworks and other relevant international standards.

Certificates of attendance are provided on request (for CPD purposes: the programme qualifies for six hours, which for most professional bodies translates as six points).

The majority of the training we deliver is either tailored or completely bespoke. This workshop can therefore be delivered entirely as advertised, or it can be tailored to your particular requirements, or we can simply take it as a starting point for a conversation with you before we draft a completely bespoke programme for you – the choice is yours.

Meet the trainer

Expert trainer

Kenny is an experienced learning and development professional with a specialism in procurement training for large blue chip organisations. He is particularly experienced in delivering training on negotiation skills, procurement and supply chain management, contract law, project management and compliance for a range of clients across the UK and internationally.

1 Welcome

  • Introductions
  • Aims and objectives
  • Plan for the day

2 Why negotiate?

  • Understanding the negotiation context
  • Negotiating with suppliers
  • Negotiating with stakeholders

3 Understanding the process

  • The phases of negotiation and what to do in each phase
  • Before
  • During
  • After

4 Planning

  • Appreciating the importance of planning
  • Different approaches
  • Identifying the key variables
  • Setting objectives for each of them
  • Practical negotiation planning exercise

5 Doing

  • The key skills required,
  • Communication
  • Numeracy
  • empathy
  • Applying these skills in a role play: practical exercise

6 Close

  • Review of key learning points
  • Personal action planning

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