Introduction

Successful negotiation is a critical business capability that influences relationships, commercial outcomes, and long-term organisational success. Professionals who negotiate effectively are better positioned to achieve mutually beneficial results while protecting strategic interests.

Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course develops practical skills for planning negotiations, resolving disputes, recognising negotiation tactics, and achieving sustainable agreements in complex situations.

This training course provides a structured framework for managing negotiations from preparation through to conclusion. Participants will strengthen their ability to handle disagreements, understand different negotiation behaviours, and apply effective strategies that support productive outcomes and stronger working relationships.

Key focus areas of this Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course include:

Objectives

At the end of this Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course, participants will be able to:

Training Methodology

This training course uses expert-led instruction supported by interactive learning, group discussions, practical exercises, applied scenarios, and real-world examples. Participants will build their knowledge through active participation, collaborative learning, and guided practice to strengthen both negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities.

Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions

Who should Attend?

This Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course is designed for:

  • Department Heads
  • Business Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Commercial Managers
  • Contract Managers
  • Procurement Professionals
  • Supply Chain Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Business Development Professionals
  • Account Managers
  • Relationship Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Negotiators
  • Functional Managers

Course Outline

Day 1

Fundamentals of Negotiation

  • Negotiation defined
  • Disputes and the need for resolution
  • Place of negotiation in the contractual resolution process
  • Commercial impact of the breakdown of negotiations
  • Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)
  • The four phase process of negotiation
Day 2

The Negotiator’s Toolbox

  • Preparation
  • Information needs
  • Drafting your proposal which will open the discussion
  • The negotiation discussion phase
  • Bargain and Close
  • Negotiating position setting
Day 3

Negotiating Styles, Tactics and Ploys

  • Cultural & international issues
  • Red, Purple & Blue negotiators
  • Non-verbal communication and the interpretation of body language
  • Make time your friend
  • Silence and ploys as tactics and how to respond effectively
Day 4

Personal Fitness and Dealing with Difficult Negotiations

  • Interests, positions and escalation
  • Stakeholder power behind the interests in negotiation
  • Negotiator as a Mediator
  • Team negotiations
  • Proposals and persuasion
Day 5

Putting it all into Practice

  • Team allocation and simulation exercise
  • Analysis of performance
  • The Do’s and Dont's of Negotiating
  • Improving what we do - Action planning

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FAQs

This training course helps participants develop a structured and practical approach to negotiation and dispute resolution. It strengthens planning, communication, bargaining, persuasion, and relationship-management skills while providing techniques to achieve more effective outcomes in both internal and external negotiations. Participants also gain greater confidence when dealing with challenging discussions, disagreements, and stakeholder expectations.

Participants learn how negotiation styles, behaviours, and tactics influence outcomes. The training explores methods for recognising pressure tactics, managing escalation, responding to challenging situations, and maintaining focus on objectives. By understanding the interests behind positions, participants can approach difficult negotiations with greater professionalism and control.

The Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions course is valuable for both experienced negotiators and those seeking to build their capabilities. Experienced participants benefit from refining their techniques, improving preparation methods, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and learning additional strategies for resolving disputes and achieving sustainable agreements.

Participants will develop skills in negotiation planning, objective setting, proposal development, bargaining, communication, persuasion, stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and team negotiations. The training also focuses on improving awareness of behavioural dynamics and strengthening the ability to respond effectively to different negotiation approaches.

Different individuals and organisations often adopt different approaches during negotiations. Recognising these styles allows negotiators to adapt their communication, anticipate behaviours, and select the most effective response strategy. This improves the quality of interactions and increases the likelihood of reaching mutually beneficial outcomes.

Organisations benefit from stronger commercial discussions, improved stakeholder relationships, and more constructive conflict management. Employees who complete this training are better prepared to negotiate effectively, reduce the impact of disputes, support collaborative decision-making, and contribute to stronger business outcomes across teams and functions.

GRC Academy training courses are delivered in leading international business destinations, including London, Amsterdam, and Dubai. Sessions are hosted in carefully selected four- and five-star business hotels with professional meeting facilities that support focused learning, interaction, comfort, and confidentiality.

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GRC Academy provides both online and in-person options for all our training courses. Participants may join interactive virtual sessions or attend scheduled courses in major international locations, allowing them to select the option that best suits their professional commitments and availability.

GRC Academy develops customised in-house training courses that address each organisation’s strategic priorities, operational environment, and workforce capability requirements. Our team works closely with clients to tailor the course content, learning outcomes, and practical emphasis.

These tailored courses are designed to strengthen organisational capability, improve team performance, and support measurable and sustainable outcomes. For customised in-house training enquiries, please contact the GRC Academy Customer Service team at [email protected]

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