Signature Programs - The Deal Makers — Negotiation Skills

The Best Deal Isn’t About Winning

Learn how to negotiate with confidence, protect your interests, and create agreements that deliver lasting value.

Negotiate Outcomes That Last, Not Just Deals That Close


Negotiation is not a battle to be won at the other side’s expense; the strongest negotiators secure better outcomes precisely because they understand that the best deals leave both sides genuinely satisfied. The Deal Makers teaches professionals to negotiate from principle rather than pressure.

Program Overview


Built around principled negotiation, the Harvard-developed approach focusing on interests rather than positions, and BATNA, the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, the program gives participants a structured preparation method. Participants practice through live negotiation simulations with structured debriefs.

The Deal Makers

Why This Program Matters?


Negotiation outcomes directly affect margins, contract terms, and ongoing business relationships. In relationship-driven markets, a negotiation that damages trust can cost far more than any single deal is worth.

What Participants Will Learn?


  • Apply principled negotiation to focus on interests, not positions.
  • Identify and strengthen a clear BATNA before negotiating.
  • Prepare thoroughly, anticipating the other side’s interests.
  • Manage common tactics and pressure points with composure.
  • Close agreements that protect the long-term relationship.

Program Modules

The Negotiator’s Toolkit (Process & Strategy): Negotiation Foundation | Negotiation Strategies

The Negotiator’s Mindset (Win-Win): The Win-Win Mindset | Negotiation Styles

Tough Talks (Difficult Negotiations): Difficult negotiations

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Yes. It is built around live negotiation simulations with structured debriefs.

A: Yes. HNI builds simulations around the deals your teams negotiate most often.

A: Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, your strongest option outside the current negotiation, which anchors your walk-away point.

A: A structured preparation method and tools for securing better outcomes.

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