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Negotiate Anything Better

Social & CommunicationIntermediateAnywhere
90 minutes
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5 steps
·Intermediate

After 90 min: Apply proven negotiation techniques to get better outcomes in any situation

Negotiate Anything Better is a social and communication skill that opens real doors once you have it. This 90-minute plan is ideal for learners with some foundation — you can complete it wherever you happen to be with the materials listed above, no special background required. The goal is not to leave you with theoretical knowledge but with a tangible, lived experience: by the end of this session, you will apply proven negotiation techniques to get better outcomes in any situation. That concrete outcome is what separates structured plans from casual self-study — you always know what you're working toward and whether you've arrived.

The session moves through 5 carefully ordered steps, covering understand batna, research & prepare, anchoring & framing, and active listening. Each block has a specific time window so you know exactly how long to spend before moving on. The sequencing is intentional: early steps build foundational awareness and muscle memory, while later steps apply those fundamentals under slightly more demanding conditions — the same way a skilled instructor would structure a first lesson. By the time you reach the final step, you will have touched every core element of negotiate anything better at least once.

One thing most beginners miss: Silence is powerful. After you make an offer, stay quiet. Let them respond first. Keeping that in mind throughout the session will dramatically improve your results. After this 90-minute foundation session, you'll have a clear picture of which aspects of negotiation feel natural and which need more deliberate practice. That self-knowledge is the most valuable thing you take away — it turns a one-off session into the start of a genuine learning path.

What you need

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The 90-Minute Plan

Understand BATNA0–15 min

Learn your Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement. Know your walk-away point before negotiating.

Research & Prepare15–35 min

Know market rates, other offers, or comparables. Preparation gives you confidence and leverage.

Anchoring & Framing35–55 min

Learn to make first offer (if beneficial). Frame requests in terms of mutual benefit.

Active Listening55–75 min

Listen for underlying interests behind positions. Ask questions to understand their needs.

Role-Play Scenarios75–90 min

Practice negotiating salary, price, timeline, or terms with a partner. Build real-world skills.

Pro Tip

Silence is powerful. After you make an offer, stay quiet. Let them respond first.

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