Five tips to negotiate effectively

Most professional roles involve some degree of negotiation with other stakeholders and organizations. When managing a project, the ability to negotiate effectively is vital for keeping your project on schedule and within scope and budget. Within a project lifecycle you may find yourself constantly negotiating; this can mean making compromises when working with stakeholders and other teams, as almost everything in a project is negotiable. In this article we explore five key tips to help you navigate these difficult conversations.