{"id":9881,"date":"2026-03-17T11:43:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T11:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scotwork-e5h7gkdwh5fshkaz.ukwest-01.azurewebsites.net\/south-africa\/?page_id=9881"},"modified":"2026-05-05T13:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T13:05:33","slug":"hr-negotiation-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scotwork.com\/za\/hr-negotiation-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"HR Negotiation Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull capability-survey ans has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#f0f4f7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull sec-hero\" style=\"padding-right:20px;padding-left:20px\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1451\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9901\" alt=\"\" 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wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group carousel-item active has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-montserrat-font-family has-x-small-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--small);padding-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-georgia-font-family has-max-48-font-size wp-elements-bde68d82b559563e824ad27966c1079b\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.1\">Human Resources negotiation skills <\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull max-w-635 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-montserrat-font-family has-medium-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500;line-height:1.5\">Gain greater confidence in your core skills as you navigate the numerous negotiations, critical conversations, and daily conflicts in HR.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-montserrat-font-family has-small-font-size wp-elements-866eb020a8e1307b6686a2e69a7ab995\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-0ac58db\" data-block-id=\"0ac58db\"><style>.stk-0ac58db {margin-top:20px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button transparent-bg stk-block 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class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Get in touch<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-07f74a6 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"07f74a6\"><style>.stk-07f74a6 {background-color:#f5d9cf !important;background-position:center right !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:contain !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-right:60px !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-left:60px !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-07f74a6:before{background-color:#f5d9cf !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-07f74a6 {padding-right:20px 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stk-ebf9f72\" id=\"we-understand-your-deal-challenges\" data-block-id=\"ebf9f72\"><style>.stk-ebf9f72 {margin-bottom:20px !important;}.stk-ebf9f72 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 30px) !important;line-height:1.1em !important;font-weight:bold !important;font-family:\"Georgia\", Sans-serif !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ebf9f72 .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--x-large, 30px) !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">We understand your deal challenges<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">From our deep-rooted foundations built 50 years ago at the tough tables of trade union negotiations, Scotwork continues to help organisations and HR professionals across the globe improve their negotiation performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">At Scotwork, we know that workplace situations are not simply problems to \u201csolve,\u201d but negotiations to manage. By applying our structured framework\u2014preparation, questioning, listening, and trading value\u2014we help transform HR professionals from reactive conflict handlers into strategic facilitators of constructive dialogue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size\">Together, we can design the right combination of training, case support, and resources tailored to your needs. We will help you turn workplace conflicts into opportunities to strengthen collaboration, trust, and organisational performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-2e6535f stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"2e6535f\"><style>.stk-2e6535f {background-color:#eef2f5 !important;background-image:url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shape-ans-course-right.png) !important;background-position:center right !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:contain !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-2e6535f:before{background-color:#eef2f5 !important;opacity:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-2e6535f-column alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e45ac88 page-width\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e45ac88\"><style>.stk-e45ac88-container{max-width:1270px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e45ac88-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e45ac88-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-16df670 two-col-container\" data-block-id=\"16df670\"><style>.stk-16df670 {padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-16df670-column{flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-16df670 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-16df670 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-16df670-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-98617ac stk-block-background content-info-left\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"98617ac\"><style>.stk-98617ac {background-color:#fffffe !important;border-top-left-radius:7px !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:7px 5px 30px #48497927 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:60px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:60px !important;}.stk-98617ac:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-98617ac {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(49% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-98617ac {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-98617ac {padding-top:20px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-98617ac-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-98617ac-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk--hide-desktop stk-block stk-8b50f6f\" data-block-id=\"8b50f6f\"><style>.stk-8b50f6f {border-top-left-radius:7px !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-8b50f6f .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:100% !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-9903\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55.jpg\" width=\"2366\" height=\"1404\" alt=\"Two professionals sit at a desk in a modern office, collaborating while looking at a laptop. A potted plant, documents, and office supplies are on the desk, with shelves and large windows in the background.\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55.jpg 2366w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55-300x178.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55-1024x608.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55-768x456.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55-1536x911.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55-2048x1215.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2366px) 100vw, 2366px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-georgia-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;line-height:1.3\"><strong><strong>Interpersonal differences<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family has-x-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Personality clashes, communication breakdowns, and differing work styles can quickly affect morale, productivity, and trust in leadership. HR frequently acts as a neutral mediator in these disputes. <br><br>Negotiation training supports HR by helping them structure conversations that uncover underlying interests rather than fixed positions. Instead of imposing solutions, HR can guide parties toward constructive dialogue and mutually beneficial outcomes that preserve long-term working relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk--hide-tablet stk--hide-mobile stk-block stk-b185df2 stk-block-background conten-img-right stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b185df2\"><style>.stk-b185df2 {background-image:url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55.jpg) !important;background-position:center center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:cover !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-right:-16% !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-b185df2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50.999999999999986% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-b185df2 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(0% - 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For example, operations teams may prioritise strict efficiency, while employees advocate for flexible working arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-montserrat-font-family has-x-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Because HR must ensure corporate goals are met while adhering to company policy, negotiators need the skills to align these seemingly incompatible interests. By exploring trade-offs and clarifying priorities, HR can secure agreements that support both organisational productivity and employee wellbeing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-78fb1a0 stk-block-background stk--has-background-overlay\" data-block-id=\"78fb1a0\"><style>.stk-78fb1a0 {background-color:#eef2f5 !important;background-image:url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/shape-expert-coaching-left.png) !important;background-position:center left !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:contain !important;padding-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;padding-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-78fb1a0:before{background-color:#eef2f5 !important;opacity:0 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-78fb1a0-column alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-706d833 page-width\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"706d833\"><style>.stk-706d833-container{max-width:1270px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-706d833-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-706d833-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-0d51be8 two-col-container\" data-block-id=\"0d51be8\"><style>.stk-0d51be8 {padding-top:40px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}.stk-0d51be8-column{flex-wrap:wrap !important;--stk-flex-grow:0 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-0d51be8 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--none, 0px) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-0d51be8 {padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-0d51be8-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-15bcf12 stk-block-background content-info-left\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"15bcf12\"><style>.stk-15bcf12 {background-color:#fffffe !important;border-top-left-radius:7px !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important;box-shadow:7px 5px 30px #48497927 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-right:60px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;padding-left:60px !important;}.stk-15bcf12:before{background-color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-15bcf12 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(49% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-15bcf12 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-15bcf12 {padding-top:20px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-15bcf12-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-15bcf12-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk--hide-desktop stk-block stk-f33f043\" data-block-id=\"f33f043\"><style>.stk-f33f043 {border-top-left-radius:7px !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-f33f043 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:100% !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-9910\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"Two men arm wrestling across a table in a modern office setting, both smiling and appearing competitive. Laptops and office supplies are on the table, and glass partitions are in the background.\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-scaled.jpg 2560w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-georgia-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;line-height:1.3\"><strong><strong><strong>High stakes disputes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size has-montserrat-font-family\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Whether navigating union contract renewals, workforce reductions, or handling sensitive behavioural complaints (such as discrimination or unfair promotion decisions), HR must act impartially to protect the organisation from legal and reputational risk. <br><br>With the right training, negotiators strengthen their ability to maintain composure in high-stakes environments, ask effective questions, and reach fair, sustainable agreements that protect both the organisation and its people. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk--hide-tablet stk--hide-mobile stk-block stk-cee159e stk-block-background conten-img-right stk--has-background-overlay\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cee159e\"><style>.stk-cee159e {background-image:url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2605454083-scaled.jpg) !important;background-position:center center !important;background-repeat:no-repeat !important;background-size:cover !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important;margin-right:-16% !important;}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.stk-cee159e {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(50.999999999999986% - 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var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e286a70 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(100% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e286a70 {padding-top:20px !important;padding-right:20px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:20px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e286a70-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e286a70-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk--hide-desktop stk-block stk-cb79488\" data-block-id=\"cb79488\"><style>.stk-cb79488 {border-top-left-radius:7px !important;border-top-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:7px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:7px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-cb79488 .stk-img-wrapper{width:100% !important;height:100% !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-9909\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2498784001-scaled-e1773755550252.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"A stack of colorful stones balanced carefully on top of each other in shallow water, with a flat stone in the middle holding two small stones on each end. The water is clear with various pebbles visible beneath the surface.\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2498784001-scaled-e1773755550252.jpg 2560w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2498784001-scaled-e1773755550252-300x200.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2498784001-scaled-e1773755550252-1024x683.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2498784001-scaled-e1773755550252-768x512.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2498784001-scaled-e1773755550252-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_2498784001-scaled-e1773755550252-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-georgia-font-family has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;line-height:1.3\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Workplace equity <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size has-montserrat-font-family\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">As newer generations enter the workforce, concepts like employer motivation, transparent career paths, gender equality, and the rise of women in leadership are more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size has-montserrat-font-family\" style=\"line-height:1.7\">Managing these shifting demands requires HR to constantly balance individual expectations with organisational realities. Negotiation training instills ethical practices that allow HR to champion workplace equity and secure leadership buy-in, establishing clear boundaries without losing empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-d3d3fd2\" data-block-id=\"d3d3fd2\"><style>.stk-d3d3fd2 {margin-top:20px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-610622f\" data-block-id=\"610622f\"><style>.stk-610622f {margin-top:0px !important;}.stk-610622f .stk-button{background:#f5d9cf !important;}.stk-610622f .stk-button:hover:after{background:#fffffe !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-610622f .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#f5d9cf !important;}.stk-610622f .stk-button:hover:before{border-color:#f5d9cf !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-610622f .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;color:#0f0e17 !important;font-family:\"Montserrat\", Sans-serif !important;}.stk-610622f .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:#0f0e17 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-610622f .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-lift\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scotwork.com\/za\/get-in-touch\/\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Get in touch<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull sec-cap-sur ans has-contrast-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;--triangle-color:#a2d9d8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-974 is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small);padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-montserrat-font-family has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-c9884f5c6bff8d0a970c43e3b8bec341\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800;line-height:1.5\">BENCHMARK YOUR TEAM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-georgia-font-family has-max-48-font-size wp-elements-8fbedabfe0f271d4ca5c7510bb8401be\" style=\"margin-top:0;line-height:1.1\"><strong>See how much further your negotiators can go<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c30b7e444bc1982721d454e30c3f7e4f\">Ever wondered how effectively your team or organisation negotiates? Are they above or below proven best practice? Where do they lose value or risk valuable relationships? What are their priorities \u2013 what needs fixing first?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6046267b537a0bb1b6fe15406386f35e\">Our online Negotiation Skills Capability Survey tells you how to immediately and consistently maximise negotiator performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button-group stk-block-button-group stk-block stk-c1766ff\" data-block-id=\"c1766ff\"><style>.stk-c1766ff {margin-top:20px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-button-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-button stk-block-button stk-block stk-efda67e\" data-block-id=\"efda67e\"><style>.stk-efda67e {margin-top:0px !important;}.stk-efda67e .stk-button{background:#daf2f3 !important;}.stk-efda67e .stk-button:hover:after{background:#2b2a34 !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-efda67e .stk-button:before{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#daf2f3 !important;}.stk-efda67e .stk-button:hover:before{border-color:#daf2f3 !important;border-top-width:1px !important;border-right-width:1px !important;border-bottom-width:1px !important;border-left-width:1px !important;}.stk-efda67e .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;color:#0f0e17 !important;}.stk-efda67e .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:#fffffe !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-efda67e .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:18px !important;}}<\/style><a class=\"stk-link stk-button stk--hover-effect-lift\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scotwork.com\/za\/capability-survey\/\"><span class=\"has-text-color stk-button__inner-text\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--x-small)\">\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-montserrat-font-family has-x-small-font-size wp-elements-a0103b3b75944ca5a619c72d95cc52c7\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">BEHAVIOURAL STYLE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-georgia-font-family has-max-48-font-size wp-elements-16a49dba280f46aba2e8c6cd2e3fc234\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:3px;line-height:1.1\"><strong>Unlock your full negotiation potential<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e077a2805f87197c43b501dfc49cd1de\">What\u2019s your natural negotiating style? 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