May 23 London and May 30 Birmingham
Dates, times and locations
May 30
11.30am – 5.30pm
The Crescent Theatre
Sheepcote Street
B16 8AE
London
May 23
10.30am-4.30pm
Musicians’ Union
60-62 Clapham Road
SW9 0JJ
Content
Negotiation is an essential skill for a freelance to master. Whether you are negotiating day rates or defined packages of work, it’s important to learn to represent yourself clearly and effectively with the aim of agreeing terms that you and your client are happy with.
This workshop will give you tools and tips for planning, preparing and conducting negotiations in a business like way. It will offer you insights into styles and processes that can help improve your effectiveness for future negotiations.
This workshop covers:
- the importance of principled negotiation
- how to prepare effectively
- how to gather the information you need to negotiate effectively
- how to find common ground
- how to focus on negotiation as a business transaction
- the importance of defining limits.
This workshop includes practical exercises to provide participants with the opportunity to try out what you learn in a safe environment.
Who should attend?
Anyone who needs to negotiate with clients, especially if they have found themselves in the past, agreeing to things they later regretted.
Qualifications required
No specific qualifications are required.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop you will:
- have gained a deeper understanding of the negotiation process
- be aware of the importance of planning effectively
- know how important it is to explore all the potential variables
- be aware of the relational aspects of negotiation
- see the benefits of joint problem solving as a negotiation style
- understand the importance of strategic thinking in negotiations.
LONDON – APPLY BY MAY 14
To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by May 14. You will need to register if you have not done so already. All workshops have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of May 14. We will let you know if your application has been successful by May 16.
BIRMINGHAM - APPLY BY MAY 21
To apply for a place on this free, one-day workshop, fill in the short application form by May 21. You will need to register if you have not done so already. All workshops have been over-subscribed to date so successful applicants will be chosen randomly after the cut-off date of May 21. We will let you know if your application has been successful by May 23.