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The Gap Partnership is a management consultancy specialising in negotiation. We help organisations 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.
Negotiation solutions
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 fails to optimise value for you and your business.
We offer a range of training programs face-to-face or virtual to help you learn how to negotiate even the most difficult and complex commercial agreements.
Our training
Events
Gender in negotiation
This webinar presents the findings of The Gap Partnership's research that posed the question, "Do men and women negotiate differently?", and promises to offer insight, analysis, and learnings for all negotiators.
Five tips to maximise negotiations while working from home
With more and more of us working from home, we share 5 simple tips and tricks to ensure that your negotiations aren't compromised as a result.
Negotiating in a virtual world
This webinar teaches the new rules, strategies and tactics that can help increase your confidence when negotiating virtually.
Events
Gender in negotiation
This webinar presents the findings of The Gap Partnership's research that posed the question, "Do men and women negotiate differently?", and promises to offer insight, analysis, and learnings for all negotiators.
The emergence of AI in the world of negotiation
Join us at this complimentary seminar in which we examine the emergence of A.I. in the world of negotiation, where we currently are, what the future might look like and critically, where the people you negotiate with are on that journey.
Five tips to maximise negotiations while working from home
With more and more of us working from home, we share 5 simple tips and tricks to ensure that your negotiations aren't compromised as a result.
Insights
The Negotiation Society magazine: The psychology and recession issue
Emma Weare
November 2022
Salient commercial topics of our time are put under the microscope in this latest edition of The Negotiation Society magazine. With stories including the role of a chief strategy officer, psychological profiling, and how negotiation can help navigate turbulent economic waters, it's a must-read for negotiators everywhere.
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The many levels of value: Direct store delivery
Nick Capuano
November 2022
As negotiations become more complex we run the risk of eroding value by prioritizing price. In this article we examine the direct store delivery model that many CPG companies offer partners. When you allow yourself to see the bigger picture, multi-level value propositions become clear.
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The continuing impact of Covid-19 on global supply chains: The challenge and opportunity for skilled negotiators
Mike Giaimo
May 2022
In the new world order that’s emerging post-Covid, we are seeing a perfect storm of limited supplies plus increased cost for items globally produced and consumed. We assess the lasting impact of the pandemic on global supply chains, and the role that negotiation can play in mediating against it.
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Managing risk in a time of uncertainty
Paul Bradford
March 2022
In times of instability and unpredictability, the established patterns associated with business relationships can be severely tested. This may cause significant disruption and negative impact to planned or ongoing commercial negotiations. What can businesses and their negotiators do when faced with uncertainty and the risk it brings?
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Insights
The Negotiation Society magazine: The psychology and recession issue
Emma Weare
November 2022
Salient commercial topics of our time are put under the microscope in this latest edition of The Negotiation Society magazine. With stories including the role of a chief strategy officer, psychological profiling, and how negotiation can help navigate turbulent economic waters, it's a must-read for negotiators everywhere.
Read more
The many levels of value: Direct store delivery
Nick Capuano
November 2022
As negotiations become more complex we run the risk of eroding value by prioritizing price. In this article we examine the direct store delivery model that many CPG companies offer partners. When you allow yourself to see the bigger picture, multi-level value propositions become clear.
Read more
The battle for price: How leadership can unlock the potential of their negotiation teams
Vince Brook
July 2022
With predictions of a global recession and the current cost of living crisis taking its toll, many industries are facing enormous inflationary pressures, drawing buyers and sellers into inevitable conflict. Now more than ever, teams need to follow a robust and rigorous planning process for their upcoming negotiations.
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The Negotiation Society magazine: Client-centricity and transformation
Emma Weare
May 2022
What do the Japanese economy, Dragons’ Den, and our senior partner in the Americas have in common? They all feature in this ninth issue of The Negotiation Society magazine. With themes of client-centricity and transformation, it’s a must-read for anyone with an interest in business, life and negotiation.
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