Positive CEO, Jonathan O’Brien, considers the importance of language during a negotiation, and how tone of voice and phraseology can be used to help drive things in the direction you want. He explores the subtle ... Read More
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07/05/2021 | Blog
How Cost Modelling Can Power Negotiations
Cost modelling can generate real advantage for procurement professionals. Antony Fisher of leading spend intelligence specialists Mintec explains how teams can benefit. Read More
29/04/2021 | Negotiation | Insights
Five Winning Ways to Build Negotiation Rapport
Rapport building is a powerful tool in any negotiation, sales pitch or situation in life where we want to secure a positive outcome.
It involves being intensely interested in the other party and becoming ... Read More
22/04/2021 | Blog
Negotiating Remotely
‘Cameras on’. Remote negotiation is here to stay. Embrace the process and learn the skills to connect and communicate successfully.
Let’s face it, remote negotiation is something we should have been doing ages ago. After all, ... Read More
17/02/2021 | News
Positive forms new partnership with Mintec
This new partnership will provide procurement professionals with independent price data and analysis to secure optimum value from the supply chain. Read More
02/02/2021 | Negotiation | Insights
Key skill sets for the negotiators of the future
Jonathan O’Brien, CEO of Positive Purchasing Ltd, internationally recognised expert on negotiation and published author, explains what we need ... Read More
Explore how our subconscious can be our greatest ally in a negotiation and the importance of learning how to tap into it for negotiation success Read More
01/12/2020 | Negotiation | Insights
Making Multi-party Negotiations Work On Our Terms
With multi-party negotiations being commonplace i business, politics and everyday life, what strategies can be employed to overcome the challenges? Read More
13/08/2020 | Negotiation | News
An essential text to help deliver winning negotiations across your supply base: 3rd edition by Jonathan O’Brien
A proven approach for negotiations with suppliers - 3rd edition book now available! Read More
10/06/2020 | Negotiation | Events
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