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What you will learn

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Workplace negotiation can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to equal confrontation.

This micro-credential is ideal for leaders and professionals from any sector who want to become skilled negotiators who get great outcomes and strengthen working relationships.

Analyse workplace negotiation scenarios

Critically analyse conflict and negotiation situations in the workplace, including the mix of distributive and integrative issues, and identify effective responses to them. Explore how to deploy strategies within dynamic situations.

Diagnose situations and plan for negotiation

Examine how to diagnose situations that can generate workplace conflict and consider how best to prepare for negotiation and conflict management. Explore principles and tools for understanding the negotiation situation, and how to customise your negotiation tactics and strategy.

Design deals that work for all parties

Learn how to generate solutions to conflict and design interest-based deals that maximise value for all parties. Use clear and actionable leadership principles and tactics to ensure agreed outcomes can be executed following the negotiation.

Develop confidence in your negotiation skills

Gain confidence in your negotiation practice and skills through experience, via case analysis, negotiations simulations and negotiation role-plays. Ensure you have the skills and knowledge to negotiate effectively and ethically.

Explore theories and models that enhance collaboration

Reflect upon theories and models to evaluate new ways to engage with superiors, peers and subordinates in ways that promote collaboration, co-operation, and enhance productivity.

Who you will learn from

Learn from skilled academics and professional experts who will share invaluable knowledge you can use in your job.

Dr. Jesse Olsen

Senior Lecturer of Management

Jesse’s research focuses on improvisation in organisations, diversity management, international/cross-cultural management, and leadership. He has published articles in such top-tier management journals as the Journal of Applied Psychology and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. His work has also been featured in SBS World News, The Guardian, Forbes, and The Conversation.

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Fees

For individuals

To take Effective Negotiation as a stand-alone micro-credential, you'll pay the normal course price.

$1350.00 AUD (inc GST)

Please contact Student Support to discuss discounts and payment options for University of Melbourne staff or alumni, or to pay by invoice.

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Registration closes Aug 11, 2024

For teams

If you have three or more team members who are keen to upskill with Effective Negotiation, get in touch to discuss pricing. For large groups, we can also deliver and contextualise this course exclusively for your organisation.

Pricing on request

Dates

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12 August – 15 September 2024

Registration closes Aug 11, 2024

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