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Negotiation Training

Our Los Angeles negotiation skills training is essential for business professionals who want to succeed in LA's fast-paced environment. One of the most diverse cities in the world, Los Angeles is home to a wide range of industries, from entertainment and technology to real estate and international trade. It takes a savvy negotiator to navigate this competitive landscape successfully.

For over 50 years, KARRASS has trained Los Angeles business professionals to become more effective negotiators. We've trained over a million professionals around the world, helping people master negotiation strategies and gain a competitive edge in the most challenging business environments. Discover how our Los Angeles negotiating seminars can help you become an effective negotiator.

Why Choose Karrass for Negotiation Training?

KARRASS has been an industry leader for more than half a century, and we're trusted by over a million professionals worldwide. Our reputation is built on the success of those who have trained with us, with countless testimonials from professionals in major cities around the world.

In Los Angeles, we've led the way in helping business people develop and sharpen their negotiation skills to make better deals and build stronger partnerships. Our world-class LA training seminars are led by master negotiators, tailored to the specific challenges of the area's diverse industries. Whether you're in tech, real estate, or entertainment, you'll learn the tools and strategies to handle complex negotiations and drive successful outcomes for your organization.

KARRASS gives participants the practical skills they need to make an immediate impact, and the skills you learn can be used right away to achieve the outcomes you deserve. Our training offers real-world strategies to master every stage of negotiation.

Effective Negotiating®

Successful negotiators achieve better outcomes, but it takes more than just a desire to succeed to become an effective negotiator. Our approach is driven by proven techniques and real-world experience, and we'll show you how to hone your skills to transform your ambitions into positive outcomes.

In the Los Angeles negotiation training course, you will:

  1. Learn what makes an effective negotiator
  2. Master the art of developing and sticking to a game plan
  3. Learn how to identify hidden advantages and use them as leverage
  4. Discover why your expectations shape negotiation outcomes
  5. Learn to recognize and avoid the dreaded Nibble tactic
  6. Arm yourself with strategies to guard against common negotiation tricks

Our two-day Los Angeles negotiation training seminar blends traditional instruction with an interactive approach. Combining classroom learning with activities like role-playing and mock negotiations allows you to practice what you learned immediately, ensuring that you retain more of what you learn. Engaging in real-world negotiation scenarios in a supportive environment helps build your negotiation skills so you'll be ready to use them when you leave.

This Los Angeles seminar is perfect for you if:

  1. You're new to negotiations and need basic skills
  2. You need a refresher course in the language of negotiation
  3. You want better negotiation skills to improve business and personal relationships
  4. You work in a profession that involves managing relationships and contracts
  5. You want to master the art of negotiation to advance your career

After completing the Effective Negotiating® seminar, you'll be able to walk into your next negotiation feeling confident and prepared. Los Angeles attendees receive a full set of take-home materials, including the Effective Negotiating® workbook, access to online resources, and two bestselling books by Dr. Karrass.

Attendees also receive a complementary set of take-home materials that cover topics not discussed in the program, including:

Effective Negotiating Ⅱ®

Designed to go deeper into advanced negotiation techniques, Effective Negotiating II® is a follow-up to the original seminar. This action packed, one day training course is ideal for LA professionals who want to take their negotiation skills to the next level.

In this course, you'll learn:

  1. The Four Stages of Negotiation
  2. The importance of maintaining a calm and collected approach
  3. How to prepare a detailed strategy and tips for sticking to your plan
  4. Strategies for creating partners versus adversaries
  5. How to use BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) to get what you want
  6. How to recognize and avoid common psychological pitfalls in negotiations
  7. Tips for crafting Both-Win® deals that stand the test of time

This Los Angeles negotiation skills training is ideal for professionals looking to:

  1. Expand their negotiation skills after attending the original Effective Negotiating® seminar
  2. Build a strong set of negotiation skills to avoid future conflicts
  3. Discover more about the psychology of the negotiation process
  4. Handle more complex negotiations and high-stakes business deals
  5. Move into a career that requires higher-level negotiation skills

The Los Angeles Effective Negotiating II® seminar uses the same interactive approach as the original seminar. With classroom instruction and case-study analysis followed by peer-to-peer practice, this advanced seminar deepens your understanding of negotiation skills and techniques. Led by Los Angeles negotiation experts, our immersive course ensures you have the skills you need to handle any negotiation challenge that comes your way.

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Explore Premier Karrass Venues in Los Angeles

At KARRASS, one of the strategies we teach is how important the negotiation environment is in shaping the final outcome. That's why we host our Los Angeles negotiation seminars at top venues like the Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, selected for their modern amenities and engaging atmospheres.

Centrally located venues offer convenience, making it easy for attendees to access our seminars without the hassle of long commutes. We choose venues that offer an ideal environment for learning so you can focus entirely on sharpening your negotiation skills and networking with other LA business professionals.

Industry-Specific Negotiation Training Tailored for LA Professionals

Negotiation scenarios vary greatly in different markets, and Los Angeles is home to a wide range of industries. KARRASS offers industry-specific negotiation training to meet the unique needs of professionals in different sectors of the marketplace.

Attending an industry-specific negotiation training offers several advantages, including targeted strategies, real-world applications, and better networking opportunities. Whether you're navigating high-stakes entertainment contracts or closing multi-party real estate deals, our programs are designed to help you succeed.

LA's Entertainment Industry

In the Los Angeles entertainment industry, negotiation isn't just a skill–it's an absolute necessity. Our courses are designed to help professionals in this sector navigate the complexities of contract terms to get the best deals for their clients. With the expertise gained from our negotiation seminar, agents, producers, and talent managers will gain the skills they need to shape careers and move projects forward.

Los Angeles Real Estate Professionals

The Los Angeles real estate market ranks as one of the most competitive in the world, with home prices among the top cities in the world. The stakes are high for Los Angeles agents, brokers, and developers. With our LA real estate negotiation training seminar, professionals can master the skills to close complex deals, resolve disputes, and secure favorable terms for their clients.

Negotiation Tactics for LA Tech Startups

Los Angeles is a hub of tech startups. Having the skills to negotiate with investors and suppliers can make or break a new startup business, which is why our negotiation seminar for LA tech startups helps you strengthen your strategy. We cover the negotiation process in detail to help you nail down crucial details like equity splits and funding agreements when you're meeting with investors.

Los Angeles' Legal Industry

The legal industry in LA piggybacks on other industries, so naturally the stakes are just as high when it comes to this fast-paced legal world. Our negotiation seminars are designed to help legal professionals prepare and strategize to achieve positive settlement outcomes. Led by legal industry negotiation experts, we'll equip you with the skills you need to handle everything from drafting complex contracts to managing your client's high expectations.

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Join KARRASS in our premier negotiation skills seminars and earn the skills you need to advance your career and build better relationships. Our expert-led negotiation seminars will empower you to handle complex negotiations confidently and successfully. Secure your spot now and take the first step to becoming an effective negotiator.

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UPCOMING
Los Angeles SEMINARS

March 13-14, 2025

LOS ANGELES

Effective Negotiating®
2 Day Seminar

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January 7-10, 2025

EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATING

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4 HALF-DAYS / 4 SESSIONS
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9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Eastern
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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January 14-17, 2025

EFFECTIVE NEGOTIATING

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4 HALF-DAYS / 4 SESSIONS
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8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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January 21-24, 2025

NEGOCIACIÓN EFICAZ

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4 HALF-DAYS / 4 SESSIONS
ZONA CENTRAL
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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THE PROGRAM WAS GREAT! MY SEMINAR LEADER AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE KEPT ME CONSTANTLY STIMULATED. I NOW AM BETTER PREPARED TO GO INTO AN IMPORTANT NEGOTIATION MEETING AND STAY IN CONTROL, WHILE FINISHING THE MEETING SATISFIED.

Deanna D.
CASE MANAGER at THE JACKSON LABORATORY

IF YOU HAVE THE TRAINING BUDGET AND TWO DAYS TO SPARE, YOU'LL STRUGGLE TO FIND A PROGRAM MORE FAR-REACHING, ON-POINT, AND INSTANTLY IMPLEMENTABLE.

Jeff G.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER at THE M.K. MORSE COMPANY

EXCELLENT COURSE, BRINGS MORE CONFIDENCE IN MY ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE. I THINK THIS COURSE IS A MUST FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DEAL WITH CUSTOMERS.

John S.
CHIEF ENGINEERING MANAGER at EXXONMOBIL

THIS WAS VERY EFFECTIVE WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON BOTH-WIN NEGOTIATING.

Kathleen L.
SENIOR ANALYST at BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN

THE KARRASS CLASS WAS THE SINGLE BEST TRAINING CLASS/SEMINAR I HAVE EVER ATTENDED. EVERY TIME WE DID AN EXERCISE IT TAUGHT YOU WHAT TO DO DIFFERENTLY NEXT TIME. THANKS.

Kim C.
PROCUREMENT at AMERICAN EXPRESS

THIS PROGRAM HAS GREATLY INCREASED MY CONFIDENCE AND ABILITY TO NEGOTIATE FOR MYSELF AS WELL AS MY COMPANY.

LaDonna E.
SENIOR STRATEGIC BUYER at HALLMARK

THE NEGOTIATING CLASS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. THE INSTRUCTOR PROVIDED AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE THAT CAN BE APPLIED TO EVERYDAY LIFE.

Mary S.
INTERNATIONAL SOURCING at FMC TECHNOLOGIES

WE NEGOTIATE EVERY DAY OF OUR LIVES, BOTH PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THIS COURSE DEFINES THE PROCESS AND PROVIDES TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL RESULTS.

Phillip H.
VICE PRESIDENT at GE

PRIOR TO THIS CLASS I FELT AS THOUGH I WAS GETTING EATEN ALIVE BY INTERNAL NEGOTIATIONS WITH SALES REPS. NOW I FEEL PREPARED TO CHALLENGE WHAT THEY ARE SAYING AND BET TO THEIR REAL NEEDS.

Steve Q.
PLANNER at HONEYWELL

MANY PEOPLE FAIL TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL BECAUSE THEY DON’T SEE THE OPPORTUNITIES TO NEGOTIATE A WIN/WIN AGREEMENT WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES. THIS CLASS IS AN EYE OPENER TO THIS DYNAMIC..

Stuart B.
CONTRACTS MANAGER at HEWLETT-PACKARD
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