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16 Nov 2020
Institutions

ONLINE! Negotiations in Practice

Towards effective negotiations

What is the "Negotiations in Practice" training course?

The purpose of this five-day training course is to provide you with a practical insight into the mechanisms and dynamics between and within the EU institutions. Our high level trainers will give you the necessary tools and guidance to enhance your negotiation, communication, influencing and lobbying />
Our course trainers, who all have first-hand experience of political negotiations at the highest level or in-depth negotiation analysis, will teach you how to become successful and strategic negotiators within the political and legal structures of the EU.


The Development Office has organised numerous editions of this course since 2004 as part of its professional training courses on EU affairs.

Which methods will be used?

  • Interactive training sessions examining theoretical and practical aspects of negotiations and the specificities of the EU decision-making process: the theory and practice of international negotiations; mechanics and dynamics of the EU Institutions; EU decision-making structures; influencing the EU from
  • Simulation exercises based on real dossiers where you will take over the role of a negotiator in the Council of the European Union and the United Nations and will be confronted with actual conditions and constraints of the official decision-making
  • Workshops designed to identify, develop and practise negotiation, communication and other essential skills: communication techniques and strategies; negotiation skills; lobbying
  • Comprehensive feedback sessions to assess your negotiation style and identify areas for

Why participate?

After this five-day training course, you will have gained the necessary know-how and self-confidence to participate effectively and successfully in negotiation processes in an EU context.

The programme will offer you the possibility to:

  • Improve your knowledge of the dynamics and mechanics of EU decision-making processes;
  • Participate in several exercises, including simulation games based on real dossiers handled by the European Commission and the United Nations;

  • Experience the role of a negotiator in the Council of the European Union during a one-day simulation game;

  • Practise your communications skills;

  • Receive feedback and targeted guidance on how to improve your negotiation skills;
  • Enjoy a unique opportunity to debate and extend your personal and professional network;
  • Join the exclusive LinkedIn group for the alumni of the course;
  • Receive a certificate from the College of Europe upon successful

What one of our trainers says:

"This workshop by going beyond the classroom lecture type environment: people are not only an audience but become negotiators. They learn sometimes without being conscious that they are learning – just by plunging themselves into the simulation!"

Paul Reiderman

Director at the Council of the EU and Negotiations in Practice trainer, Belgium

What one of our participants said:

“I recommend the course to all who want to know more about negotiations and improve their negotiation skills!”

Ingrida, Lithuanian

When

16 Nov 2020 @ 09:00 am

20 Nov 2020 @ 05:00 pm

Duration: 4 days, 8 hours


Where

Belgium


Language

English en


Organised by

College of Europe

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