Achieve breakthroughs in your negotiations with brainstorming

Negotiations can come to a standstill for all sorts of reasons - changing circumstances between the parties, changing demands or simply reaching an impasse. When you feel stuck, a strategic brainstorming session might be the solution you need.

The key is to set the right tone from the start. Make it clear that nothing discussed will be considered a final commitment. This gives participants the freedom to think creatively without the pressure of immediate commitment.

Once there is a good list of possibilities, focus on further developing the most promising ideas. Explore how they could be refined, combined or adapted to meet the needs of both parties.

Only when you have fully explored this is it time to move to formal negotiations, which should be clearly explained to the parties. This approach significantly increases your chances of a successful win-win solution.

Breakthroughs in negotiations often require taking a step back from deadlocked positions. By conducting a brainstorming session, you open the door to creative problem-solving and mutually beneficial agreements.

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