Insights

There are many players in the complex system of Direct Store Delivery (DSD), where suppliers and retailers must partner to achieve mutual success. In this article, we look at a person who strategic influences value — the Key Account Manager.

In this article, Senior Consultant Simon Rödder shares a deep dive to help you understand the challenges and opportunities faced by sporting directors when negotiating player transfers.

Step into the world of negotiation strategy with James Kennerdale, Senior Manager at The Gap Partnership. In this insightful discussion, he unveils the power of early diagnosis in people, processes, and organizational dynamics, revealing how it serves as a shield against the pitfalls that often lurk in the realm of business negotiations.

Game theory is a compelling strategic model that makes sense of the pivotal role that communication, trust, and alignment play in achieving optimal negotiation results. In this article, we deep dive into some famous game theory examples, and explore how the learnings can be successfully applied to negotiation for optimised outcomes.

Negotiation, an essential aspect of business, requires mental agility and strong communication skills but can lead to cognitive fatigue, impacting the process and results significantly. By recognizing and understanding this fatigue, and employing effective strategies for prevention and mitigation, negotiators can improve their performance and secure better outcomes.

Imposter syndrome, a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their own skills and accomplishments, can significantly impact performance in business negotiations. In this article, we examine this syndrome, gender biases, and the rise of virtual negotiations, concluding with practical tips and strategies to overcome it and become a more effective negotiator. By addressing limiting beliefs and adopting effective negotiation strategies, you can become more confident negotiators and achieve better outcomes for yourself and your organization.

We are delighted to announce the launch of Enhance, a powerful SaaS solution that optimizes negotiation performance and outcomes. Enhance has been developed to deliver optimal end-to-end planning and implementation for every single negotiation a procurement team undertakes. Its powerful but user-friendly online toolkit supports the entire process, enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and results.

Effective leadership can assume multiple approaches, personalities, and styles. The latest edition of The Negotiation Society magazine puts leadership under the microscope and includes candid stories from commercial leaders about their journey to the top, insights from future leaders, as well as expert analysis on the role negotiation plays in professional success.

Have you ever wondered if delaying gratification could lead to better outcomes in negotiations? In this article, we explore the importance of this concept in negotiations, and provide tips for negotiating with limited time to achieve the best possible outcome. These tips include focusing on self-awareness, rejecting proposals to signal disapproval, scrutinizing past negotiations, proposing alternative counteroffers after rejecting a proposal. By implementing these strategies, you can improve your negotiation outcomes, ensuring that you don't leave any value on the table.