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Buying alliances: Coming to a market near you

The trend in buying alliances and what it means for retailers

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Research report: Global commercial trends

Introducing our latest research project focused on seven key commercial trends

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The Negotiation Society magazine: What makes a modern leader tick?

Plus, inspirational stories from leaders of today and the rising stars of tomorrow

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The Complete Skilled Negotiator

The world’s leading negotiation program

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The Negotiation Society magazine: Client-centricity and transformation

The latest issue: a must-read for negotiators

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The Negotiation Society podcast: Ready to unlock the secrets of effective negotiation?

Your gateway to candid insights from inspirational leaders worldwide

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New edition of The Negotiation Book

Become the best negotiator you can be

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The Gap Partnership is a management consultancy specializing in negotiation. We help organizations drive profitability, increase efficiency and reduce cost. 

In a time of global upheaval, effective negotiation is more important than ever. Whether you are dealing with a merger, managing trade union agreements, repairing disrupted supply chains, or navigating a new commercial reality, negotiation is an essential skill for guaranteed success.

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Training by the world’s best negotiators

Negotiation is a life-enhancing skill. Whatever your profession, being a confident, effective negotiator can mean the difference between getting to a great agreement, and one that results in lost value for you and your business.

 

We offer a range of training programs face-to-face or online to help you learn how to negotiate even the most difficult and complex commercial agreements.


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Events

From boomers to zoomers: Navigating negotiations across generations

Webinar | 06 May 2025

Discover negotiation strategies that resonate with every generation, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z. This webinar equips you with the skills to bridge generational divides, foster collaboration and drive meaningful outcomes.

Optimizing internal negotiation outcomes for organizational success

Webinar | 06 February 2025

Discover how to leverage negotiation skills to encourage collaboration internally to drive better decision-making within your organization.

Procurement and sustainability: Accelerating progress by optimizing negotiation capability

Webinar | 28 October 2024

Join our exclusive webinar to explore the intersection of procurement and sustainability. Discover how procurement functions are increasingly taking a leading role in helping businesses achieve ambitious and strategically important corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals and targ...

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Insights

The role of external training in changing mindsets and supporting cultural change

Rodrigo Malandre

May 2025

Companies invest heavily in employee training to boost performance and adapt to market changes, as highlighted by Henry Ford's quote. Training is vital for competitive companies and aids in cultural change, but identifying effective methods remains challenging. Many soft skills and cultural change programs fail to meet expectations, making improvement through training difficult and iterative. While achieving goals without training is even harder, the article explores the benefits and limitations of internal negotiation training, the role of external training in shifting mindsets, and the key elements of successful training programs.
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Navigating tariffs in the automotive sector

Tim Green with Nils Langefeld and Cyril Fontaine

May 2025

The global automotive industry is steering through rough terrain. With the recent tariffs, cost increases for imported cars are likely to translate to higher prices for consumers. This isn't just a bump in the road, it's a significant challenge. The automotive industry must adapt quickly to survive, thrive, and drive success in this new landscape.
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Consumers and brand power

Nick Capuano & Chris Potestio

April 2025

What drives consumer choices in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) sector, and how do these decisions impact the power dynamic between retailers and suppliers? Nick Capuano and Chris Potestio, Senior Consultants examine the consumer view of brand power and its effects on pricing and negotiations within the CPG industry. This article explores how consumer preferences and purchasing behavior shape market trends and drive the agreements that define the industry.
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Retailers and brand power

Nick Capuano & Chris Potestio

April 2025

In the CPG world, retailers act as the crucial link between suppliers and consumers. Their brand power significantly influences how they negotiate, curate their product selection, and strategize for the market. Nick Capuano and Chris Potestio delve into how retailers harness their brand strength to attract customers, dominate market share and boost their bottom line.
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