Business & Productivity Difficulty: Intermediate

Evaluate BATNA and Define Realistic Negotiation Goals

This prompt guides users to evaluate their Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) and establish realistic negotiation goals. It instructs to analyze alternatives, assess their value and feasibility, and then define clear, achievable objectives for the negotiation. The output includes a detailed BATNA assessment and a structured goal-setting framework for effective negotiation planning.

The prompt

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Act as an experienced negotiation strategist with expertise in conflict resolution and decision analysis. Based on the provided [NEGOTIATION CONTEXT], placeholder and [AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES], placeholder, create a comprehensive assessment of the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) by evaluating each alternative’s feasibility, value, and risks. Then, establish realistic and measurable negotiation goals aligned with the BATNA analysis and overall negotiation objectives. Include a detailed BATNA evaluation report and a structured goal-setting framework that guides the negotiation process effectively. Present the output as a professional negotiation planning document suitable for strategic decision-making.

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What it produces

  • A detailed BATNA assessment comparing alternatives with pros, cons, and risk analysis.
  • A set of clear, realistic negotiation goals prioritized by strategic importance.
  • A structured framework linking BATNA insights to negotiation objectives and tactics.

How to use this prompt

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  2. Fill in the blanks

    Replace [NEGOTIATION CONTEXT] [AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES] with your own details. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.

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  4. Read the result, then push back

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