negotiation

Plan and execute negotiations using tactical empathy techniques like mirroring and calibrated questions.

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Skill: negotiation
Source: https://github.com/wondelai/skills/tree/main/negotiation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wondelai/skills --skill negotiation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, empathy-driven framework for preparing and executing negotiations, helping users secure favorable outcomes by leveraging time-tested techniques like mirroring, labeling, calibrated questions, and the Ackerman method.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tactical empathy and core techniques (mirroring, labeling, calibrated questions, no-oriented questions) to read and influence counterparts.
  • Practical use cases including salary negotiations, vendor contracts, client deals, and dispute resolution, enabling better terms and faster closes.
  • Workflow guidance with phase-by-phase strategies (preparation, opening, information gathering, bargaining, closing) and sample prompts to apply in AI-assisted conversations.

Quick Start

Create a 1-page negotiation plan for a $120k software-services deal, including opening statements, calibrated questions, labeling/mirroring prompts, and an Ackerman-style final offer.

Frequently Asked Questions about negotiation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prepare for a salary negotiation using tactical empathy?

Prepare for salary negotiation by drafting a tactical empathy framework with opening statements, calibrated questions, and an Ackerman-style final offer to guide compensation discussions.

What are calibrated questions in negotiation and how do they work?

Calibrated questions are open-ended prompts used in negotiation to guide counterparts into problem-solving, revealing their constraints while applying tactical empathy without triggering defensiveness.

How do I handle objections during live contract bargaining?

Handle contract bargaining objections by applying mirroring to repeat counterpart statements, labeling to acknowledge their emotions, and asking no-oriented questions to maintain control and gather information.

Can I use Chris Voss negotiation techniques for B2B vendor deals?

Yes, Chris Voss negotiation techniques apply to B2B vendor deals by providing a phase-by-phase tactical empathy framework for preparation, opening, bargaining, and closing contract discussions.

What is the Ackerman method for final offer bargaining?

The Ackerman method is a bargaining strategy using decreasing incremental offers to reach a final target price, helping close deals by structuring calculated steps from an extreme first offer to the final amount.