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The Negotiation Club Blog

 

 

"Where negotiation becomes a skill you practice, not just something you read about."

Welcome to The Negotiation Club Blog

 

Whether you’re closing business deals, handling day-to-day discussions or preparing for high-stakes conversations, this blog is your practical guide to sharpening your negotiation skills. Our articles focus on real-world examples, actionable techniques and lessons drawn from live negotiating sessions – not just theory.

Explore the blog, practise what you learn, and start becoming the negotiator you were meant to be.

 

 

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Has Procurement Started Outsourcing Negotiation to AI? ai leadership skills procurement

 

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the procurement toolkit.

Today it can analyse spend, compare supplier proposals, identify contractual risks, recommend negotiation strategies, g...

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"Leadership in business is about guiding teams, making strategic decisions, and fostering an environment of growth and collaboration. While many skills contribute to effective leadership, negotiati...

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Philip Brown

Phil is the founder of The Negotiation Club and a lifelong advocate of learning negotiation through practice. In this blog, he shares real-world insights, practical techniques and thought-provoking ideas to help you build confidence and skill in every negotiation.

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