An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions

Learn to Recognise Different Negotiation Styles & Counter Tactics

Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions

Scheduled Dates

Classroom

01 - 05 Jun 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026
Houston TX - USA
$7,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026
London - UK
$5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026
London - UK
$5,950
04 - 08 Jan 2027
London - UK
$5,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027
Vienna - Austria
$5,950
19 - 23 Apr 2027
Abu Dhabi - UAE
$5,950
31 May - 04 Jun 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
12 - 16 Jul 2027
Houston TX - USA
$7,950
30 Aug - 03 Sep 2027
Amsterdam - The Netherlands
$5,950
27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
08 - 12 Nov 2027
London - UK
$5,950
29 Nov - 03 Dec 2027
Dubai - UAE
$5,950
06 - 10 Dec 2027
London - UK
$5,950

Why Choose this Training Course?

This training course intends to enhance delegates' ability to negotiate effectively - a critical competency in both work and life situations. It will equip them with a range of communication, interpersonal skills, and appreciation of the elements of planning and objective setting in negotiations. There will be an opportunity for delegates to carry out a self-assessment of their skills in key areas of negotiation including team negotiations.

This training course covers the key stages of negotiation, considers how disputes arise, and provides delegates with the skills to follow a structured process. The delegates will be introduced to different negotiation styles, tactics and at the same time learn how to recognise and counter them.

The Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course will feature:

  • The key stages in the negotiation process
  • The terms associated with the strategy for negotiation
  • Tactics and ploys which may be used against you in negotiation
  • The importance of team dynamics when negotiating
  • Effective negotiation strategies during practical exercises

What are the Goals?

By the end of this Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate their understanding of the significance of planning and objective setting
  • Describe how to achieve ‘win-win’ outcomes within the bargaining process
  • Identify the causes of disagreements & disputes
  • Understand the impact dispute may have on relationships over the long term
  • Describe the use of strategies to resolve the causes of disputes

Who is this Training Course for?

This Negotiating & Dispute Resolutions training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Personnel from a wide range of business disciplines
  • Departmental heads with the responsibility to drive change through collaboration
  • Those who have a current or planned negotiation with internal as well as external “suppliers or customers”
  • Delegates with experience in negotiating but want to improve their knowledge and skills

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes highly interactive tutor-led group discussions, syndicated exercises, case studies and role playing in a realistic dispute resolution scenario. A formal framework is built around the delegates' current knowledge and they are encouraged to re-discover and share their knowledge and experiences. Delegates will be encouraged to develop both their negotiation and communication skills to increase the value for money provided to their employer.

Daily Agenda

Day 1: Fundamentals of Negotiation
  • Negotiation defined
  • Disputes and the need for resolution
  • Place of negotiation in the contractual resolution process
  • Commercial impact of the breakdown of negotiations
  • Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA)
  • The four phase process of negotiation
Day 2: The Negotiator’s Toolbox
  • Preparation
  • Information needs
  • Drafting your proposal which will open the discussion
  • The negotiation discussion phase
  • Bargain and Close
  • Negotiating position setting
Day 3: Negotiating Styles, Tactics and Ploys
  • Cultural & international issues
  • Red, Purple & Blue negotiators
  • Non-verbal communication and the interpretation of body language
  • Make time your friend
  • Silence and ploys as tactics and how to respond effectively
Day 4: Personal Fitness and Dealing with Difficult Negotiations
  • Interests, positions and escalation
  • Stakeholder power behind the interests in negotiation
  • Negotiator as a Mediator
  • Team negotiations
  • Proposals and persuasion
Day 5: Putting it all into Practice
  • Team allocation and simulation exercise
  • Analysis of performance
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of Negotiating
  • Improving what we do - action planning

Certificate

  • On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.

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