Courses and Training

The Program on Negotiation offers a number of courses taught by leading Harvard faculty and experts in the field of negotiation, mediation, and conflict management. The offerings range from one day and five day workshops to semester length courses. Participants come from around the world from both the profit and non-profit sectors as well as from a variety of professions, including business, diplomacy, law and education.


Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems

PON Staff   •  09/20/2023   •  Filed in Negotiation and Leadership

Negotiation and Leadership: Dealing with Difficult People and Problems
THREE-DAY COURSE | May 6-8, 2024

Our program will feature:

Role plays and negotiation exercises—You’ll have the opportunity to test what you learn by taking part in realistic negotiations with your fellow participants.
One-on-one interaction with top faculty—You’ll have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with negotiation experts from Harvard, and … Learn More About This Program

Negotiating When Parties have Diverse, Deeply Held Convictions

PON Staff   •  09/20/2023   •  Filed in 1 Day Courses

Bonus day for May Negotiation and Leadership program.
To help you address conflict-fueled scenarios, this program shares real-life techniques for negotiating with parties with opposing views and strategies for building a culture of respect and acceptance. You will explore your own conflict management strengths and challenges and learn how they can be reshaped for greater effectiveness. … Learn More About This Program

Negotiation Workshop: Improving Your Negotiating Effectiveness

PON Staff   •  06/14/2018   •  Filed in Harvard Negotiation Institute, Harvard Negotiation Institute (Five-Day Programs)

Course Dates: This course is closed

Too many negotiators leave value on the table. They painfully divide a small pie after a costly battle while failing to capture offsetting opportunities for joint gain, or win the battle, but at the cost to relationships and reputation that limit long-term value. Reliably negotiating optimal outcomes requires a keen … Learn More About This Program

Secrets of Successful Dealmaking

PON Staff   •  06/10/2018   •  Filed in Harvard Negotiation Institute, Harvard Negotiation Institute (Five-Day Programs)

Course Dates: This course is closed

In corporate dealmaking, much of the action happens away from the negotiating table. Successful dealmakers understand that deal set-up and design greatly influence negotiation outcomes. In this program, you will examine the legal, tactical, and structural elements of dealmaking and acquire practical skills and techniques for navigating difficult tactics and … Read Secrets of Successful Dealmaking

Negotiating Difficult Conversations: Dealing with Tough Topics Productively

PON Staff   •  06/08/2018   •  Filed in Harvard Negotiation Institute, Harvard Negotiation Institute (Five-Day Programs)

Course Dates: This course is closed

When negotiations become difficult, emotions often escalate and talks break down. To overcome barriers and turn negotiations from difficult to collaborative, from breakdown to breakthrough, you must learn to understand the inter- and intra-personal dynamics at play. In this program, you will examine how your own assumptions and behaviors can … Learn More About This Program

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