02 - Negotiation Flashcards
Negotiation
Methods
Style = Delivery Strategy = Approach Tactics = Action
Style
Co-operative
Agreeable
COULD Exploit
Style
Competitive
Argumentative
COULD = Alienate; Intimidate
Strategy
TYPES
Co-operative
Collaborative
Competitive
Strategy
Co-operative
Focus = Make Agreement Statement = Settlement Importance Provide Information Action = BOTH Concessions Result = Open AND Trust Danger = Exploited; Early Concessions
Strategy
Collaborative
Focus = Fair Agreement; Common Ground Statement = Work Together Share Information Action = Problem Solving NOT Blame Result = Explore (Issues SW; Mutual Benefit; Settlement)
Strategy
Competitive
Focus = NO Agreement; Best Outcome Statement = Client Position Limited Information Action = Demands Result = Closed AND Bluff
Tactics
Negotiation Format
Start = Case Strength Avoid = Case Weakness Reopen = Concessions
Tactics
WHAT is Information
Resource
Reveal Strength
Conceal Weakness
Tactics
Opposition Questions
Client = Instructions; Interests; Needs Version = Events; Allegations; Facts; Evidence Calculations Bottom Line Authority
Tactics
Pressure Statements
Client Expectation Case Strength Authority Limit Pre-condition = Apology Ultimatum = Accept or Litigate
Effective Communication
TYPES
Body Language = Confident Mirroring = Collaboration Presentation = Arguments Language = Objective; Concise Listen Respond NEW Information
Effective Communication
Listen
Empathy = Understand; New Issues
NOT Discussed = Gaps in Evidence; Weakness
Effective Communication
NEW Information
Understand
Check = Facts; Figures
Request = Evidence
Lawyer Preparation
Considerations
Objectives Analysis Evaluation Costs Review Arguments Value of Trial Clarification Stage of Proceedings
Preparation
Objectives WHO
Client
Opponent
Client Objectives
WHAT
Legal Right = Contract; Injunction Monetary = Damages; Payment Relationship Other Objectives = Apology Costs = ADR; Litigation
Opponent Objectives
WHAT
Motivation = Interests; Needs
Shared Objectives = Agreement
Analysis
WHAT
Issues of Law
Issues of Fact
Gather
Exchange
Issues of Law
WHAT
Cause of Action
Elements
Issues of Fact
WHAT
Disputed Facts
Burden
Gather
WHAT
Information
Evidence
Witness
Expert
Exchange
WHAT
Statements
Disclosure
Disclosure
Requirements
NO Obligation
NOT Mislead
MUST = IF Litigation
Evaluation
WHAT
Evidence
Figures
Gaps = Request Information
Evidence
WHAT
Versions = Claimant; Defendant Gaps = Obtain; Admissible
Figures
WHAT
Heads of Loss
Calculation
Reduction = Mitigation; Contribution
Interest = Rate; Period
Costs Review
WHAT
Costs to Date
Costs NOT Incurred
Arguments
TYPES
Demands
Concessions
Offers
Arguments
Considerations
Client = Objective; Priority Case = Strength; Weakness Supporting = Law; Facts; Evidence
Practical Arguments
Considerations
Relationship
Financial Means
Payment Scheme
Value of Trial
Considerations
Claim Evaluation
Risk Factors
Calculations
Value of Trial
Basis of Claim Evaluation
Issues
Evidence
Value of Trial
Risk Factors
Claim Dismissed = NO Award
Reduction = Counterclaim; Mitigation; Contribution