In Person

Negotiation Skills for Leaders

Level up your negotiation skills in just two days. This hands-on program equips leaders with the tools to influence outcomes, resolve conflict, and drive results—at the table and beyond.

Negotiation is no longer a soft skill—it’s a core leadership capability. Whether you are leading teams, managing high-stakes deals, or resolving complex disputes, your ability to influence outcomes sets you apart.

Taught by an expert in negotiation and conflict resolution, this experience goes beyond theory. Through a series of curated exercises and dynamic simulations, you will practice and refine strategies in real time, sharpening your skills and gaining the confidence to navigate any negotiation scenario with authority and clarity.

What You Will Learn

You will amplify your ability to influence decisions and achieve meaningful outcomes, including how to: 

Manage Disputes and Build Consensus
Apply a critical analytical framework to identify key elements that resolve conflict and foster agreement.

Increase Your Organizational Value
Strengthen your impact by helping your organization function more effectively and collaboratively.

Recognize and Respond to Tactics
Confidently identify others’ negotiation strategies and leverage your strengths to respond with precision.

Navigate Multi-Party Negotiations
Adapt your approach for team and group dynamics, mediating effectively to maximize joint gain.


Who Should Attend

This program is designed for professionals ready to elevate their strategic influence, navigate pivotal conversations with confidence, and lead with clarity in moments of complexity. Participant profiles may include:

  • Senior executives seeking to elevate negotiation skills for strategic impact.
  • Mid-level and emerging leaders aiming to strengthen their negotiation toolkit to drive team performance and resolve conflicts effectively.
  • Small business owners who negotiate daily with suppliers, clients, or partners and want sharper, more consistent outcomes.
  • Entrepreneurs preparing for high-stakes investor, partnership, or acquisition negotiations.


Continuing Education Credits

1.4 CEUs

Learning Hours

14 hour(s)

NOTE:
This program has limited seats so please register early. If the program session becomes full, you will be notified if you must be placed on the wait list.

Scheduled Dates
Tuesday, October 7 - Wednesday, October 8 2025
Location
In Person

401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN

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Program at a Glance
Duration 2 Days
Program Fee $3,000

Cost includes tuition and instructional materials.

Format

In Person

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What Participants Say

"I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to determine the negotiation types to define a strategy for success and how to set clear objectives for a better overall negotiation outcome."



"It was great to learn with others outside my company—gain a perspective across industries from intelligent and creative professionals."




Faculty

Ray Friedman
Brownlee O. Currey Chair, Professor of Management

An expert on negotiation, conflict resolution, Chinese management, and diversity, Ray Friedman brings a variety of business-relevant insights to his fields of study and the classroom.

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