Tuesday, 1 November 2011

How to: Negotiate a Project

Negotiating is a strong skill to have. What language do you need to do it in English? Below you can find some suggestions:

  • Asking for information > What are your usual charges (fees/rates) for ....?
  • Requests > Do you think you could ....?
  • Emphasising a main point > My main concern at this point is ...
  • Asking for input > How do you think we should deal with this?
  • Making a suggestion > Why don't we...
  • Negotiating: being firm > I understand what you are saying about ..., but ...
  • Negotiating: being flexible > We would be prepared to ... (if...)
  • Negotiating: agreeing > Okay. I am happy with that for now.
  • Next steps > I'll be in touch soon with more details / Please get in touch soon with more details.

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