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negotiation

Guide structured negotiations with BATNA, MESOs, and tactical empathy strategies.

6|2|Updated Jan 9, 2026
Search Tags:#negotiation#framing#tactical-empathy#anchoring#batna#mesos
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/acossta/chief-of-staff-oss --skill negotiation-acossta
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: negotiation
Source: https://github.com/acossta/chief-of-staff-oss/tree/main/.claude/skills/negotiation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/acossta/chief-of-staff-oss --skill negotiation-acossta

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides structured, multi-method negotiation coaching to help individuals reach better deals and outcomes without sacrificing relationships.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Coaching modes: real-time tactical guidance during negotiations and reference-driven preparation for pre-engagement analysis.
  • Methodology integration: BATNA, MESOs, tactical empathy, framing, anchoring, and concession strategies drawn from Harvard, Kellogg, Wharton, FBI, Camp, Wharton, etc.
  • Use scenarios: salary negotiations, contract talks, vendor deals, and conflict resolution across business contexts.

Quick Start

Load the negotiation playbook and start guiding a session with a client or team through a step-by-step framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about negotiation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare for salary negotiation using BATNA and anchoring techniques?▼

Salary negotiation preparation uses BATNA analysis to establish your fallback and anchoring to set the initial offer reference. This skill guides structured pre-engagement analysis using a reference matrix and decision workflow for salary talks.

What is tactical empathy and how does it work in contract talks?▼

Tactical empathy in contract negotiation involves understanding the counterpart's perspective to build rapport without conceding leverage. This skill integrates FBI and Harvard methodologies to apply framing and empathy during real-time deal discussions.

Can I use multiple negotiation frameworks like MESOs and framing for vendor deals?▼

Vendor deal negotiation can combine MESOs to offer multiple equivalent options and framing to shape perception. This skill supports integrating these methodologies simultaneously across contract, salary, and dispute scenarios.

What's the best way to structure concession strategies during a dispute resolution?▼

Concession strategies in dispute resolution should follow a structured workflow that plans trade-offs systematically. This skill automates guidance on concession patterns alongside tactical empathy and anchoring for conflict scenarios.

Does this negotiation coaching approach work for real-time deal discussions or only preparation?▼

This negotiation coaching supports both real-time tactical guidance during live discussions and reference-driven preparation for pre-engagement analysis. It applies methodologies across salary, contract, vendor, and dispute contexts.

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