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Negotiation is a vital skill 
A THREAD
There is always room for a better deal
With knowledge of effective technique
And confidence to execute
You will give yourself a powerful advantage
A THREAD There is always room for a better deal
With knowledge of effective technique
And confidence to execute
You will give yourself a powerful advantage
1/ Strike-up a friendly rapport
Make light-hearted jokes
Compliment them
Smile
Get them to like you
But remember â this situation is competitive
And they are your opponent
Make light-hearted jokes
Compliment them
Smile
Get them to like you
But remember â this situation is competitive
And they are your opponent
2/ Do your research 
Seek the inside line on the deal components
What would make it successful for your opponent?
How much do they need it?
Gain any possible advantage to enhance your hand
Seek the inside line on the deal components
What would make it successful for your opponent?
How much do they need it?
Gain any possible advantage to enhance your hand
3/ Keep your cards close to your chest
Give yourself time to assess the situation
Play your cards individually if necessary
And only when you've determined the time's right
Give yourself time to assess the situation
Play your cards individually if necessary
And only when you've determined the time's right
4/ Deliver with impact
Play your cards with confidence & assertion
Use your timing to maximise this effect
This part is vital â you only get one chance
Play your cards with confidence & assertion
Use your timing to maximise this effect
This part is vital â you only get one chance
5/ Give them time to respond
Embrace an awkward silence
Be careful not to impact your position
Through speaking again too soon
âThe one who speaks first losesâ â The Wolf of Wall Street
Embrace an awkward silence
Be careful not to impact your position
Through speaking again too soon
âThe one who speaks first losesâ â The Wolf of Wall Street
6/ Be realistic in your expectations
But always be prepared to walk away
Without this ultimate fall-back position
Youâll face an uphill task & remain at their mercy
But always be prepared to walk away
Without this ultimate fall-back position
Youâll face an uphill task & remain at their mercy
7/ Remain dignified & polite at all times
When the pressure is on we can do strange things
But rudeness is a deal-breaker
It becomes a matter of principle
Donât make it easy for your opponent to walk away
When the pressure is on we can do strange things
But rudeness is a deal-breaker
It becomes a matter of principle
Donât make it easy for your opponent to walk away
8/ Above all â believe in yourself
And the deal you have your sights set on
If this belief is genuine & stands up to scrutiny
You have a powerful opportunity for success
Go for it - donât leave your money on the table
And the deal you have your sights set on
If this belief is genuine & stands up to scrutiny
You have a powerful opportunity for success
Go for it - donât leave your money on the table
Thanks for making it to the end! 
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Thank youAnd have a great day!
