We are
negotiation
experts
consultants
nerds
innovators
partners
teachers
wizards
leaders
mentors
writers
disruptors
educators
geeks
students
researchers
strategists
The Gap Partnership is a management consultancy specialising in negotiation. We help organisations drive profitability, increase efficiency and reduce cost.
In a time of global upheaval, effective negotiation is more important than ever. Whether you are dealing with a merger, managing trade union agreements, repairing disrupted supply chains, or navigating a new commercial reality, negotiation is an essential skill for guaranteed success.
Negotiation solutionsTraining by the world’s best negotiators
Negotiation is a life-enhancing skill. Whatever your profession, being a confident, effective negotiator can mean the difference between getting to a great agreement, and one that fails to optimise value for you and your business.
We offer a range of training programs face-to-face or virtual to help you learn how to negotiate even the most difficult and complex commercial agreements.
Our training
Events
Pharma negotiations: Mindset and value positioning
In the fast-paced world of pharmaceuticals, effective negotiation isn't just a skill, it's a strategic imperative. Gain invaluable insights tailored to the unique challenges of the pharmaceutical landscape, from crafting targeted messages that resonate with stakeholders to strategically positioning value in tender and direct access negotiations.
The power of negotiation
Negotiation is an essential and unavoidable part of life. Whatever your profession, being trained in this vital skill can mean the difference between getting a great deal or one that results in lost value for you and your business. This exclusive session is designed as an introduction to the core principles of negotiation, helping attendees understand both the art and science of negotiation.
The future of negotiation: The interactions between humans and machines
Join us for a webinar exploring the interactions between humans and machines in negotiation, as we investigate the role of humans alongside AI and predictive analytics to maximize value.
Events
Insights
Thank you, next!: How does it make you feel when someone breaks a contract with you?
Jordan Steinohrt
January 2023
In a contract, it is usually stated that if one side fails to follow through with what has been promised, then there will be consequences. There are many instances in life where we are promised something and when it doesn't happen, the response is often an emotional one. We assess the impact of people making emotional decisions, often to the detriment of the contracted relationship.
Read moreJoint business plans: Achieving the elusive win-win
Vince Brook
July 2020
A detailed and practical guide to successfully negotiating that holy grail of corporate agreements: joint business plans. Doing it well means achieving an agreement that is of mutual benefit, has minimized risk, and is appropriately owned and managed by all parties.
Read moreHow myopic preparation can leave you blindsided
Hrvoje Zaric and Patric Müller
June 2021
Identifying stakeholders in a negotiation may appear to be one of the more straightforward aspects to crafting a deal. But the reality is often more complex, making the design and mapping of a stakeholder engagement, alignment and management process critical to success.
Read moreThe Negotiation Society magazine: The psychology and recession issue
Emma Weare
November 2022
Salient commercial topics of our time are put under the microscope in this latest edition of The Negotiation Society magazine. With stories including the role of a chief strategy officer, psychological profiling, and how negotiation can help navigate turbulent economic waters, it's a must-read for negotiators everywhere.
Read more