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Negotiating and Influencing Skills for Leaders

Learn how to influence, persuade and create valuable negotiations

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Programme impact

Become a confident negotiator

Develop this must-have skill for making deals, building relationships and resolving conflict.

  • Learn the latest strategies and frameworks to negotiate and influence successfully.
  • Experience negotiations with multiple stakeholders in real-life business scenarios.
  • Create impact back at work with a full toolkit to analyse, plan and manage different types of negotiations.
  • Develop the skills to predict and influence your counterpart’s behaviour.
  • Plan negotiations systematically to work from the best possible position and maximise value.

"Observing my negotiation style was like an out-of-body experience."
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Ravi Bhansali

Managing Director, Rosy Blue N.V.

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Right for you

This programme is ideal for managers and leaders who regularly engage in negotiations and need to enhance their influence within and outside their organisations.

Attendees include:

  • Business Development Managers: who want to enhance their ability to secure new opportunities, close deals effectively, and maximise value.
  • Consultants: seeking to develop strategies to influence clients and stakeholders for desired outcomes.
  • Strategic Marketing Professionals: looking to gain insights into negotiating market strategies and driving successful campaigns.
  • Dispute Resolution Experts: eager to learn advanced methods to manage conflicts and build consensus.
  • Entrepreneurs: focused on strengthening negotiation skills for securing funding, partnerships, and contracts.
  • Finance Managers: aspiring to improve negotiations related to investments, acquisitions, and financial agreements.
  • Managers of Strategic Alliances: wanting to enhance skills to negotiate and maintain beneficial partnerships.
  • Procurement Officers: striving to develop strategies for negotiating better terms with suppliers and vendors.
17

nationalities

on average per cohort

15

industries

on average per cohort

3

years

of work experience

Who attends

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The data above displays the top nationalities and top 10 industries across a three year average of participants on this programme.

Programme content

Negotiation strategies

Learn the techniques to consistently negotiate with confidence and maximise value

  • Acquire a systematic framework and greater confidence in the negotiation process.

  • Be ready for different types of negotiations – look objectively at different negotiations and assess what’s important to you and your counterpart to gain an edge.

  • Hone and apply your skills – discover and experience evidence-based frameworks, theories and proven techniques to influence and persuade in any situation to achieve successful results

  • Draw on the insights of Professor Gillian Ku, who has consulted for a number of international companies, including Rabobank, Roche and Oman Oil

  • Reframe how you see negotiations by understanding the science behind the process and mastering evidence-based approaches under Professor Ku’s supervision

  • Learn about negotiation process and outcomes, alongside other ambitious leaders from global public and private sectors, through small group discussions and plenary insights

  • Benefit from Professor Ku’s hands-on approach which will allow you to begin adding value when you return to work immediately

Short live online programmes

Spark new thinking with some of the world’s brightest minds on our short live online programmes – an intensive and inspiring suite of live online programmes for individuals, teams and organisations. Highly topical, relevant and incisive, this is accelerated learning at its best, delivered through a blend of peer-to-peer learning and live interactive faculty sessions. Access real-time simulations guided reflections and role-play activities and receive an e-certificate on completion.

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Up to 20 hours of live faculty-led lecture

Join a digital classroom with up to 20 hours of live interaction with our world-class faculty.

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5 half days

Learn across 5 half days through a blend of live online and self-directed content.

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Collaborative group exercises

Consolidate your learning, share your reflections and connect with a global peer group.

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Global online peer network

Connect and reinforce your learnings with an exceptional group of peers from around the world.

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E-certificate on completion

Build credibility with a London Business School e-certificate on completion.

Certificate in Management

This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Management. Enhance your leadership approach, hone your business skills and curate your own curriculum with a blend of online and in-person learning.

Our faculty

Meet the expert

Professor Gillian Ku guides you through an unforgettable learning experience.

How to apply

Submit your application through our online application form.

Not ready to apply yet? Reserve a place

Fees

The fee for the programme is £4,995.*

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni and for those who complete four eligible Certificate in Management or Finance programmes.

For more information on what the programme fee covers please speak to our Client Relationship Manager.

*Fees are subject to change.

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Whether you are an individual or an organisation/group looking for a programme, get in touch and we can help find the best solution for you.

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