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.

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What a 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Films Could Mean. role play tariffs trump

(The world of negotiation rarely happens in isolation. External forces — from politics to tariffs — can transform even a straightforward deal into a complex challenge. Our ROLE PLAY scenario, "Film...

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Impossibile: When Italians Negotiation culture impossible language

At The Negotiation Club, we held a session with participants joining from around the globe — including Mexico, Ukraine, Italy and the USA. Our focus was on practising the Either/Or tactic, but as i...

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How to Spot a Bluff in Negotiation (and How to Respond) anchoring bluffing misrepresentation range silence

Bluffing has been a part of human interaction for as long as we’ve been negotiating. From card tables to corporate boardrooms, we instinctively “signal strength” to influence others. But what exact...

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Why Studying the Negotiation Styles of Fictional Characters Is Both Fun and Useful

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Negotiation is often described as an art form, a delicate balance between strategy, empathy and tactical communication. Yet, in the real world, it’s rare to witness masterful negotiations unfold first...

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Christmas 2025: Why Tariffs May Bite Harder Than Ever christmas de minimis duty in my shoes saying 'no' summarise tariffs

For years, Christmas has carried a familiar rhythm for retailers and consumers alike: orders placed in spring, factories in China humming through summer, containers leaving ports by early September...

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Negotiating With Ghosts: How Projection Limits Creativity at the Table

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Imagine this ... you’re preparing for a supplier meeting. You’re sure they’ll push hard on price — that’s what suppliers always do, right?

So you arm yourself with cost breakdowns, market benchmar...

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Salary Negotiation Pre-Conditioning: The Smartest Move You’re Not Making pre-conditioning salary negotiations style

When most people think about negotiating their salary, they imagine a single big moment: sitting across the table from their manager, presenting their case, and waiting for the response.

But here’...

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