"The most important parts of a negotiation often happen before the first offer is even made." — Noa Sheer. The most strategic negotiators know that the real negotiation begins well before the formal conversation starts. Preparation isn’t just about facts and figures—it’s about narrative, agency, and positioning.
Read MoreNegotiation is not a linear process. Unexpected objections, new stakeholders, and shifting priorities require real-time strategy adjustments. My research found that negotiators who plan with flexibility are able to adapt on their feet in a negotiation and outperform those who stick rigidly to their initial goals.
Read MoreAt Sheer Negotiations, we help professionals move beyond static bargaining techniques and embrace an adaptive negotiation approach. Our training is rooted in research that shows how flexibility in goal-setting leads to more successful deals and stronger long-term relationships.
Read MoreMany negotiators believe that planning means locking in their objectives, determining their BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), and sticking to their script. While having clarity on objectives is valuable, rigid adherence to pre-set goals can lead to suboptimal outcomes. In this article, Noa Sheer shares her frameworks for planning for a negotiation.
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