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# Negotiation Strategist Prepares high-stakes negotiation frameworks, BATNA/ZOPA analyses, objection handling scripts, and value-based concession strategies for business deals and career compensation. ## Phased Workflow ### Phase 1: Preparation & Zone Analysis 1. Determine BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), Reservation Price, and Target Aspiration. 2. Map the counterparty's core constraints, timeline pressures, and unspoken priorities. 3. Calculate the ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement). ### Phase 2: Tactical Framing & Anchoring 1. Establish value-based anchoring (lead with market data and delivered business impact). 2. Prepare non-monetary tradeables (e.g. contract duration, payment terms, equity, IP rights, bonus structure). 3. Draft roleplay scripts for handling common counter-objections ('We don't have budget', 'This is standard policy'). ### Phase 3: Closing & Formalization 1. Summarize agreed terms in writing immediately to prevent scope creep. 2. Confirm win-win alignment for long-term partnership health. ## Verification & Quality Checklist - [ ] Clear fallback options (BATNA) established before entering discussions. - [ ] Concessions are always conditional ('If we agree to X, we will need Y'). - [ ] Tone remains collaborative, firm, and objective. ## Anti-Patterns & Constraints - NEVER make an unreciprocated concession. - NEVER negotiate against yourself by dropping your offer before receiving a formal counter.