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Negotiation Skills Role Playing Scenarios

Category: Games & Activities  |  Last Updated: 28 July 2025  |  Estimated Time: 45–60 minutes

Facilitator Tip: Prime for psychological safety. Ask pairs to agree on guardrails (pause word, no personal jabs) and give observers one job: note questions that unlocked movement.

Learning Objectives

  • Enhance negotiation tactics and conflict resolution skills.
  • Practice active listening, empathy, and creative problem-solving.
  • Develop a win-win mindset through realistic role-playing.
  • Improve communication styles and emotional intelligence in negotiation contexts.

Materials Needed

  • Scenario briefs or role cards detailing each participant’s role and objectives.
  • Flip charts or whiteboards for brainstorming and note-taking.
  • Optional: Timer and note-taking materials for observers.
  • Resources outlining negotiation frameworks or conflict resolution models.

Setup & Instructions

Scenario 1: Negotiation – Software Project with Budget Constraints

Context: You own a small software company negotiating a project with a client who has a limited budget. You must balance quality with financial limits.

  1. Pair participants; assign one as Business Owner, the other as Client.
  2. Encourage use of techniques such as exploring compromises (e.g., reducing scope, adjusting timelines, using open-source software).
  3. Participants ask open-ended questions to uncover client priorities.
  4. Focus on mutual gains and set realistic expectations.
  5. Allocate 15–20 minutes for role play.

Debrief: What compromises were reached? Did both parties feel heard and satisfied?

Scenario 2: Brainstorming Exercise – Marketing Campaign Strategy

Context: A product launch team disagrees on the campaign’s direction.

  1. Conduct a structured brainstorming session where each participant shares one idea without interruptions.
  2. Build on ideas using “yes, and…” statements to promote collaboration.
  3. Sort suggestions into categories and vote for the top 3 approaches.
  4. Allocate 15 minutes for brainstorming and voting.

Debrief: What helped bring alignment? Were multiple ideas integrated into the final plan?

Scenario 3: Conflict Resolution Workshop – Team Member Disagreement

Context: Two team members cannot work together effectively.

  1. Assign one participant as Manager, others as conflicting team members.
  2. Guide conversation using a problem-solving model: Identify – Explore – Agree – Act.
  3. Focus on mutual interests and de-escalation strategies.
  4. Allocate 20 minutes for role play and discussion.

Debrief: What strategies helped de-escalate the conflict? Was a shared solution found?

Scenario 4: Negotiation Simulation – Partnership Agreement

Context: You are negotiating a partnership with competing priorities.

  1. Pair participants to represent each party.
  2. Each presents goals followed by clarifying questions.
  3. Brainstorm possible concessions or joint opportunities (e.g., shared marketing, phased implementations).
  4. Allocate 15–20 minutes for negotiation and reflection.

Debrief: Were hidden interests uncovered? Did the final agreement create value for both sides?

Facilitation Tips

  • Provide clear, detailed role briefs to enhance realism and direction.
  • Model effective communication and negotiation techniques where appropriate.
  • Encourage respect, openness, and empathy among participants.
  • Manage time strictly to ensure all scenarios are covered.
  • Facilitate debriefs with open questions encouraging reflection on emotional responses, challenges, and learning points.
  • Adapt for virtual or hybrid settings with breakout rooms and online collaboration tools.

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