Non-verbal Aspects of Negotiation: Negotiating Body Language

Do not underestimate how important the non-verbal aspects of negotiation are. In this video, we look at body language and other non-verbal cues we give, while negotiating.
Watching this video is worth 3 Management Courses CPD Points.
(See below for more details)
This video is part of course module number 5.2.2
Program 5: Managerial Skillset
Course 2: Negotiation
Section 2: Key Concepts in Negotiation
Other videos about Key Concepts in Negotiation include:
. Core Principles of Negotiation https://youtu.be/FiEneNag8cI
. Five Basic Negotiating Strategies https://youtu.be/DlV6phTGjoU
. Scope for Agreement https://youtu.be/cb1Bf09p2eg
. Four Primary Negotiating Behaviors https://youtu.be/eLmF8Kr2ppA
. Power at the Negotiating Table https://youtu.be/ucJkENLhIPI
. Negotiation Goes Bad: 6 Types of Bad Behavior https://youtu.be/Akp4alv1cpc
. Leverage: Key Concepts in Negotiation https://youtu.be/ohoAyX_o-nU
. Negotiation Acronyms: How Many do You Know? https://youtu.be/_lhqUjyebxM
Module 5.2.1 covers Fundamental Model of Negotiation. Start with the introductory video:
. Fundamental Model of Negotiation - https://youtu.be/PKz4pDm1e90
LESSON NOTES
First Impression
• Upright
• Relaxed
• Smiling
• Attentive to situation
See First Impression: Posture & Gesture video https://youtu.be/_ifp7jTHjoM
Dress Style
• Level of formality
• People like people who are like themselves
• …or who are like they want to be
• Smart, formal, not showy
• No aspect of your dress should draw attention to itself if you want to be taken seriously
See First Impression: Look the Part video https://youtu.be/wQKttXHMVps
Accessories
• Smart and stylish – not showy
• Phone off and away (unless there's a reason – in which case declare it)
• Note-taking
• …and quality of stationery
Body Language
• Open
• Upright
• Symmetric
• Attention where it belongs
• Eye contact
• Nodding
• Fight the fidget
Avoid inadvertently
• Leaning back to disengage
• Leaning forward aggressively

Demeanor
• Calm
• Patient
• Considered
• …label emotions
Vocalizations
• Do: agreement tags like u-huh
• Don’t: disrespectful sounds like sighs
RECOMMENDED EXERCISE
1. Consider which aspects of your non-verbal behaviors and body language let you down in negotiations. Determine which one or two things you most need to work on. (2 MC CPD Points)
2. Next time you take part in a negotiation, consciously pay attention to the aspects of your non-verbal behavior you have identified. (2 MC CPD Points)
3. After the meeting, review how well you performed, and decide what to do next. (2 MC CPD Points)
4. Repeat 2 & 3 (4 MC CPD Points)
5. At your next meeting, pay attention to the non-verbal aspects of other people's behaviors. What do you observe? (2 MC CPD Points)
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RECOMMENDED READING
What Every Body Is Saying https://geni.us/ZeAUTi
Book of Tells https://geni.us/5KT8zJA
Negotiate Wisely in Business and Technlogy (A basic introduction) https://geni.us/a2n1T6Y
Everything is Negotiable) (A basic introduction) https://geni.us/Ozwwr
Getting to Yes (the classic text) https://geni.us/U3CjduK
Getting Past No (the follow-up to Getting to Yes) https://geni.us/VQAd7
Bargaining for Advantage (another classic) https://geni.us/anBn
Negotiation Genius (Modern look at the negotiation mindset) https://geni.us/cBKKn3x
Never Split the Difference (red hot tips from ex-hostage negotiator) https://geni.us/YBSogJ
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