Negotiating in a Cross-cultural Context

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Summary

Target audience

Employees and managers who negotiate in a multicultural environment

Prerequisite

No prerequisite

Objectives

At the end of the training session, participants will have the tools to:

  • Prepare and conduct a negotiation based on a formal method
  • Take into consideration the impact of cultural differences
  • Obtain a real competitive advantage in order to succeed in multicultural negotiations

Access Modalities and Entry Assessment

  • Average access time: 2 weeks
  • Completion of a prior questionnaire and/or e-learning module before the training to identify needs and adapt the content

Evaluation Modalities

  • In-training assessments: e-learning module, quizzes, role plays, case studies, etc.
  • End-of-training assessment: evaluation completed by consultants to assess the achievement of training objectives, immediate feedback questionnaire including a self-assessment section

Added value

ACCESSIBILITY

All our training courses are accessible to people with disabilities. Each training project will be the subject of a case study by our teams, in order to adapt the training program. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the possible options : r.dubert@akteos.fr

Program

Assessing the specificities of international negotiation 

Measuring the impact of culture on negotiations

  • Take a step back from your own cultural filters
  • Better understand negotiation behaviors using the cultural dimensions grid
  • Understand the decision-making process and the role of the contract in different cultures

Understanding how to adapt your approach to the other side’s culture

  • Identify the right interlocutor and build your negotiation team
  • Manage relationships and the notion of time
  • Understand the other person's logic and hone your arguments

Set up a winning strategy

Preparing the negotiation

  • Become familiar with the principles of “reasoned negotiation”
  • Clarify your own interests and needs, look for common ground, identify objective decision criteria, know your BATNA / MESORE
  • Analyze the context and culture of the other side and refine your strategy accordingly

Conducting a successful negotiation

  • Develop your listening skills, observe the non-verbal: fine-tune your communication skills in international negotiation
  • Master the negotiation process
  • Conclude and prepare the aftermath

Adopting best practices

  • Review targeted skills
  • Define best practices
  • Create a tailor-made action plan

Available Inter-company courses Duration: 14 hours

* (Technical fees and lunch included)

Intra-company coursesDuration: to define
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