negotiation-master

Analyze negotiations with a 5-step framework and BATNA assessment.

Updated May 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shalhevetvardi/shalhevet-agents-bootcamp --skill negotiation-master
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Skill: negotiation-master
Source: https://github.com/shalhevetvardi/shalhevet-agents-bootcamp/tree/main/skills/negotiation-master
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shalhevetvardi/shalhevet-agents-bootcamp --skill negotiation-master

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the stress and guesswork of entering negotiations of any kind, from salary discussions and vendor pricing talks to partnership agreements and conflict resolution, by providing clear, actionable strategy and exact phrasing to use in every scenario.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 5-Step Analysis Protocol: Breaks down negotiations into structured steps covering true vs. stated positions, leverage points, BATNA assessment, emotional trigger identification, and FBI-backed communication techniques.
  • Ready-to-Use Phrases: Provides specific, context-aware phrasing for opening statements, targeted questions, and responses to pushback that users can deploy immediately.
  • Adaptable Frameworks: Tailors guidance to different negotiation types including salary negotiations, commercial deals, partnership terms, and interpersonal conflicts.
  • Use Case Example: If you are negotiating a 20% raise with your manager and have a competing job offer as your BATNA, this Skill will walk you through preparing your talking points, anticipating pushback, and crafting persuasive responses to reach your goal.

Quick Start

Use the negotiation-master skill to analyze my upcoming negotiation with a vendor who is asking for a 15% price increase on my annual software subscription, and I want to negotiate the price back to last year's rate while adding two extra user seats at no extra cost.

Frequently Asked Questions about negotiation-master

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

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How do I prepare a salary negotiation strategy before meeting my manager?

Prepare your salary negotiation using a structured 5-step analysis framework that identifies true versus stated positions, evaluates your BATNA, and maps emotional triggers. This readiness phase yields targeted talking points and persuasive responses to deploy immediately.

What is BATNA and how does it work in deal closing?

BATNA, or Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement, is your fallback option if talks fail. Assessing your BATNA during pre-negotiation preparation establishes your leverage points and walk-away threshold, directly informing your communication strategy for deal closing.

Can I use FBI negotiation tactics for vendor pricing negotiations?

Yes, you can apply FBI-backed communication techniques to vendor pricing negotiations. The framework adapts these tactics to commercial deals by providing context-aware phrasing for targeted questions and responses to pushback, guiding you through in-conversation persuasion.

What is the best way to respond to pushback during a partnership term negotiation?

The best way to handle pushback in partnership term negotiations is deploying ready-to-use phrasing generated by the 5-step analysis protocol. This provides specific, context-aware responses that address the counterparty's stated positions while leveraging your assessed BATNA.

Does this negotiation framework work for interpersonal conflict resolution?

Yes, the negotiation framework works for interpersonal conflict resolution. It adapts its communication strategy and FBI-backed techniques to mutual agreement scenarios, providing structured phrasing to guide users through persuasion and conflict de-escalation.