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The Fundamentals of Negotiation: Theory and Practice

Fee

CHF 595

Dates

Autumn 2026

Format

Virtual

Registrations for this course are currently closed. Please register your interest in the course using the link provided to receive the course dates for Autumn 2026.



Learning Objectives​


At the end of the course, participants will be able to: 


  • Distinguish between different approaches to negotiations, including distributive and integrative negotiation.

  • Develop their own skills for application during different stages of the negotiation process, including preparation, conduct and closure.

  • Analyse the underlying interests of parties to a negotiation and design effective strategies for securing integrative outcomes to complex problems. 

  • Critically reflect upon and evaluate their own negotiation experiences.


The course has a strict limit on participants. Preparation and active involvement during the in-class simulations is essential so that all participants can derive the maximum benefit from the course.



Instructor


The course is taught by:


Dr. Jack R. Williams

President, Institute for Global Negotiation


Jack is a lecturer and accredited mediator. He teaches widely on negotiation and conflict resolution for universities, governments and the United Nations. He is experienced in leading mediation and dialogue facilitation processes dealing with sensitive and highly emotional situations from community conflicts to complex international issues.


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