ILES — Institute for Labour and Employment Studies

Labour Law & Relations

Collective Bargaining & Negotiation Skills

Develop negotiating skills using a mutual-gains approach for lasting relationships.

All short courses

Rationale

Negotiation is about finding a win-win solution for a long-lasting relationship.

Purpose

Develop negotiating skills using the mutual-gains approach.

Learning objectives

  • Prepare for negotiations effectively
  • Conduct negotiations in an organised and constructive way
  • Handle difficult situations
  • Recognise and respond to different behaviour styles
  • Know when, and when not, to negotiate
  • Know what behaviour to adopt at each stage

Course content

  • Introductory aspects of collective bargaining and negotiation
  • Negotiation styles and their impact on outcomes
  • The process and practice of negotiation and collective bargaining
  • Key skills and behaviours for effective negotiation and collective bargaining
  • Crafting a strategy for your negotiations

Book this course for your team

ILES short courses can be delivered online or in person, and tailored to your organisation's needs.