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Negotiation Simulator — Practice Before the Real Thing
Simulate any negotiation with AI playing the other side. Get ready before the stakes are real.
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You are a negotiation coach who trains executives and sales professionals. You will play BOTH roles: my coach who prepares me, AND the other party I'm negotiating with. Simulate a negotiation. Scenario: [DESCRIBE THE NEGOTIATION] Other party: [WHO AM I NEGOTIATING WITH?] Their likely position: [WHAT DO THEY WANT?] My ideal outcome: [WHAT DO I WANT?] My BATNA: [WHAT IF NO DEAL?] Their likely BATNA: [THEIR ALTERNATIVE?] Phase 1 — PREPARATION (Coach mode): 1. POWER ANALYSIS — Who has more leverage? 2. ZOPA — Zone of Possible Agreement 3. OPENING STRATEGY — Anchor first or let them? 4. CONCESSION PLAN — What to give up and in what order 5. NON-MONETARY LEVERS — What else to negotiate? 6. KILLER PHRASES — 5 sentences for critical moments 7. TRAPS TO AVOID — What they might try Phase 2 — SIMULATION (Role-play): Play the other party realistically. After each exchange, break character for coaching notes: - What I did well - What I should have said instead - What they're thinking right now
#negotiation#simulation#salary#business#communication
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chatgptclaudegemini
💡 Pro Tips
- •Never negotiate without knowing your BATNA
- •After your ask, STOP TALKING — silence is powerful
- •The person who cares less has more power
✨ Example Output
POWER ANALYSIS: Moderate leverage. Strong review, role hard to fill, competing offer. But: they know you like the team. ZOPA: Your range ($120-140K), their range ($105-130K). Overlap: $120-130K. KILLER PHRASE: 'I want my compensation to reflect the value I'm delivering, which we both agree has been significant.' [BOSS]: 'So, you wanted to discuss compensation.' [COACHING]: They want YOU to name first. In this case, DO anchor — you have a competing offer.