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Negotiation (Basic)

Negotiation (Basic)

Evaluates candidates' basic negotiation skills, focusing on problem-solving, ethical decision-making, and understanding of key negotiation concepts.

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Type
Hard skills
Time
10 min
Level
Basic
Languages
English

Negotiation (Basic) skills test: Harnessing the power of effective negotiation

Discover the capabilities of your candidates with our basic negotiation skills test, tailored to appraise their negotiation prowess within business scenarios. This assessment is meticulously crafted to gauge essential negotiation competencies, including problem-solving, ethical decision-making, and foundational negotiation concepts. It's your tool to pinpoint talents who can navigate and contribute to successful business negotiations.

Unique features of the Negotiation (Basic) skills assessment

  • Comprehensive evaluation: Focuses on essential aspects of negotiation such as problem-solving, ethical decision-making, and key negotiation concepts.
  • Real-world scenarios: Embedded with practical business cases to assess the candidate's adaptability and application of negotiation skills.
  • Critical concepts covered: Includes essential negotiation theories like BATNA, behavioral economics, MESOs, logrolling, and the "Getting to Yes" approach.
  • Actionable insights: Delivers precise results that provide actionable insights, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Engaging content: Designed to engage candidates while accurately measuring their negotiation abilities in a dynamic business environment.

Topics covered in the Negotiation (Basic) skills pre-screening test

The test evaluates candidates' proficiency in:

  • BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement): Understanding and application of this key concept.
  • Behavioral economics: Its influence on negotiation strategies.
  • MESOs (Multiple Equivalent Simultaneous Offers): Ability to generate creative solutions.
  • Logrolling: Skill in compromise and mutual benefit identification.
  • "Getting to Yes" approach: Strategies for principled negotiation.

Best use of the Negotiation (Basic) skills test

Identify candidates poised to excel in roles that demand adept negotiation capabilities:

  • Sales representatives: Essential for those who need to negotiate terms and close deals with clients frequently.
  • Customer success managers: Ideal for professionals tasked with retaining clients and managing their concerns through strategic negotiation.
  • Project managers: Perfect for assessing the ability to navigate stakeholder expectations and resource constraints through effective negotiation.
  • Procurement specialists: Suitable for those responsible for negotiating with suppliers to secure the best terms and prices.
  • Human resources professionals: Crucial for negotiating employment terms, resolving conflicts, and managing negotiations between staff and management.

Meet the subject matter expert behind the test

Dr. Alex Harper
Chief Negotiation Consultant and Conflict Resolution Specialist
Credentials:
Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Experience:
  • Over 20 years of experience in negotiation and conflict resolution, specializing in business negotiations, diplomatic negotiations, and dispute resolution.
  • Successfully led numerous high-stakes negotiations across various industries, including corporate mergers, labor disputes, and international diplomacy.
  • Authored influential articles and a comprehensive guide on negotiation strategies, including preparation techniques, communication skills, bargaining tactics, and cultural considerations in negotiation.
  • Conducted numerous workshops and training sessions on negotiation, focusing on topics such as interest-based negotiation, managing difficult conversations, mediation techniques, and ethical considerations.
  • Developed specialized assessments to evaluate negotiation skills, including scenario-based simulations, conflict management strategies, persuasion techniques, and assessment of negotiation styles.
  • Dr. Alex Harper is a renowned expert in negotiation and conflict resolution, with a distinguished career helping individuals and organizations navigate complex negotiations. With a Ph.D. in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation and over two decades of experience, Dr. Harper has facilitated successful outcomes in diverse negotiation contexts, from boardrooms to international forums. His authoritative publications and engaging training sessions have made him a sought-after consultant and educator. Dr. Harper's assessments are meticulously crafted to evaluate and enhance negotiation skills, ensuring your team can achieve optimal results in any negotiation scenario.

    Master the art of negotiation—choose Dr. Harper’s assessments to sharpen your negotiation skills and drive successful outcomes today!

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