Negotiation is a core skill for project managers, from securing vendor contracts to resolving scope agreements with stakeholders. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to define your objectives, analyze the bounds of negotiation, and ensure outcomes align with project goals. We’ll also look at PMI’s emphasis on agreements that create clarity and reduce risk.

Exam scenarios often present negotiations with conflicting stakeholder priorities or unrealistic expectations. You’ll learn how to balance assertiveness with collaboration, using PMI’s best practices to achieve agreements that stick. This skill not only appears in exam tasks but also shows up in nearly every real-world project environment. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.