Once you realize that negotiation is a skill and... - Deepstash

Once you realize that negotiation is a skill and it needs practice, you'll start to find many scenarios around you that are good practice. If you can't think of any, simply search "practice negotiation skills" in your favourite search engine, there are tons of results!

Prepare 8 case scenarios ranging from the workplace, romance, friend activities, haggling, business, etc. Find at least one person to practice each scenario with. Practice each scenario once a week for 15 minutes. Do that for four weeks.

If you are salaried, it will help you negotiate a better salary and benefits . You'll also be able to negotiate to work on the most interesting projects for you.

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By practicing this skill:

  • You'll improve your confidence.
  • You'll be able to negotiate a better salary and benefits and even work on more interesting projects.
  • If you are trying to find a job, you’ll know better what they are looking for and adapt to your interviewer...

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... based on how you've quantifiably exceeded your goals.

Find the numbers that prove your contribution to the workplace. Data should comprise the bulk of your salary negotiation because it's hard proof of how valuable you are to the company.

Divide the problem into smaller pieces

  • Start with finding out what the best- and worst-case scenarios are. Then think about what the most realistic scenario is. 
  • Divide up the problem into smaller problems and find a solution for every little thing. 
  • As you are going through these motions, you'll slo...

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