International Negotiation Skills - University of St. Gallen (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 2 years, 8 participants from 6 countries have taken this course with IATA?

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

This 3-day course will provide you with useful models, perspectives, tools and applicable competencies to prepare, conduct and lead successful, intercultural negotiations in the aviation industry with sustainable results. You will gain an overview of different theories (e.g. Harvard, Schranner, FBI, Chriss Voss) and learn how to prepare for a negotiation. Working in teams, you will negotiate a contract between an airline management team and a pilots' union and be provided with coaching during your negotiations before finalizing the agreement at the end of the course.

This course is part of the IATA - University of St. Gallen Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Global Aviation Management.

Course Code: TALL-40

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by lecturers and professors at the University of St. Gallen.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Describe the negotiation theory and how to apply it in practice
• Demonstrate CLA negotiation skills and how to prepare for them
• Recognize different rounds and strategies in negotiation procedures
• Interact with peers, partners and third parties
• Distinguish between different stakeholders and motivations

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Negotiation theory
• CLA negotiation
• Kick-offs and rounds
• International agreements
• Closing procedures
• Communication skills

Activities

• Group work
• Exercises and reflections

This course is recommended for:

• Executives and HR Partners
• Key Account, Project, Product Managers
• Risk Managers, Controllers, Regulators
• Cockpit and Cabin Crew

A CFAC-UNISG Confirmation of Attendance is awarded upon successful completion of the course and assessment (required for the DAS Program).