Negotiation & Conflict Management - Laying the Groundwork
Your learners will discover how to build rapport and trust within negotiations.
In collaboration:
Sage Publishing

About the module
25 minutes
English
VR, PC, mobile and web
LLM & scripted roleplays
AI-powered personalised feedback
Completion certificate
Lesson planning resources
25+ Module library
Who is it for?
This comprehensive module is designed for a diverse range of learners and a broad range of competency levels. It’s particularly beneficial for:
- Higher Education institutions: Enables students to develop essential soft skills in preparation for the transition from academia to the workplace.
- Business Schools: Offers graduating students essential skills for leadership roles and business communication.
- Corporations and Enterprises: Ideal for young professionals seeking to refine their public speaking abilities to advance in the workplace. Typically used in Onboarding and Fast-track programmes with junior to mid-level employees.
- High Schools & Further Education colleges: This module can help your institution meet the Ofsted's Inspection Framework expectations on Personal Development specifically on Developing communication skills.
- High Schools & Further Education colleges: This module can help your institution meet the following Gatsby benchmark: #3 Addressing the needs of each student
The Scenario
In this module, learners will enhance their negotiation prowess by first reflecting on where they currently are as negotiators through virtual coaching, then developing an understanding of how to build positive relationships with counterparts, including the art of developing strong rapport and trust, and paving the path for favourable and successful outcomes when negotiation takes place.

Learning objectives.
- Self-reflect on negotiations: Engage in an introspective analysis of your negotiation strategies and approaches.
- Master effective small talk: Develop proficiency in initiating and sustaining meaningful small talk to establish a positive negotiation opportunity.
- Cultivate rapport and trust: Learn techniques to build rapport and foster trust, while effectively managing the impression you project.
- Employ active listening: Utilise active listening skills to gain deeper insights into the perspectives of others and enhance overall understanding in negotiations.
This module was created with the following Subject Matter Expert:

Dr Kevin Rockmann
Kevin W. Rockmann is professor of management at the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. He researches collaborative relationships in organization, with a specific interest in remote work, personal trauma, and teams. His research has appeared in many of the premier outlets in management, and he is the lead author on Negotiation: Moving from Conflict to Agreement (Sage, 2021). He has won six separate teaching awards and frequently consults on leadership topics.
The Full Course

Work-Ready!
Transform your students into confident, employable professionals with modules focused on the soft skills essential to future success.
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