Getting multiple stakeholders to agree on contract terms can feel like herding cats. A well-designed negotiation exercise can make all the difference in helping teams practice and prepare for these challenging discussions. Whether you're dealing with scope creep, budget constraints, or competing priorities, having a structured approach to negotiation training is essential. This prompt helps ChatGPT create a comprehensive group negotiation exercise that includes realistic scenarios, clear roles, and practical strategies for reaching consensus.
Prompt
You will act as an expert facilitator to design a comprehensive group negotiation exercise. The goal of this exercise is to help multiple stakeholders with differing priorities reach consensus on the scope and budget of a contract. The exercise should include realistic scenarios, role assignments, negotiation strategies, and conflict resolution techniques. Write the output in a clear, structured, and professional communication style, ensuring it is actionable and easy to follow. Include step-by-step instructions, stakeholder profiles, negotiation objectives, and potential challenges to prepare participants for real-world negotiations.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. How many stakeholders are involved, and what are their roles (e.g., client, vendor, project manager)?
2. What is the industry or context of the contract (e.g., construction, software development, consulting)?
3. Are there any specific constraints or non-negotiables for the contract scope or budget?
4. What is the desired duration of the negotiation exercise (e.g., 1 hour, half-day, full-day)?
5. Should the exercise include pre-negotiation preparation materials for participants?
6. Are there any specific negotiation frameworks or techniques you want incorporated (e.g., BATNA, ZOPA)?
7. Should the exercise include a debrief or reflection session after the negotiation?
8. What level of complexity should the scenario have (e.g., beginner, intermediate, advanced)?
9. Are there any cultural or organizational dynamics that should be considered in the exercise?
10. Should the output include templates or tools for participants to use during the negotiation?