Our negotiation methodology explained
We use a structured, research-driven consultation process with a strong focus on open communication and actionable guidance. Every stage is adapted to your unique organisational requirements for optimal progress.
Meet our specialists
A team combining industry insight with communication expertise
James O’Connell
Lead Advisor
Core skills
James leads analytical planning sessions, ensuring every client receives objective, scenario-driven advice.
Simone Patel
Consultation Partner
Expertise
Simone is recognised for her balanced approach to complex stakeholder interests and lasting collaboration.
Ethan Lowe
Strategy Analyst
Strengths
Ethan brings practical experience in organisational review and optimisation of negotiation agendas.
Claire Nguyen
Process Coordinator
Skills
Claire ensures thorough preparation, logistics, and clear documentation for every meeting.
Structured consultation steps
Our workflow is designed to assess your needs, tailor negotiation frameworks, facilitate constructive communication, and review outcomes to foster sustainable agreements.
Initial scoping and analysis
We conduct a thorough review to identify negotiation objectives and environmental factors relevant to your unique context.
Setting objectives
Clarify core negotiation aims with measurable benchmarks.
Our contribution
Learn about your team’s vision and practical requirements so all perspectives are included in preparatory discussions.
Our approach
Engage with key participants using structured interviews and group dialogue.
Supporting tools
Discovery outline, participant checklist, benchmarking templates.
Measuring impact
Detailed goal summary, priorities list, environmental scan report.
Design of negotiation strategy
Craft a scenario-based action plan reflecting needs, interests, and capacity for agreement.
Setting objectives
Enable precise strategy development tailored to organisational context.
Our contribution
Consolidate assessment findings and define preferred approaches using evidence-based frameworks.
Our approach
Apply market analysis and collaborative session mapping to build robust, flexible strategies.
Supporting tools
Scenario mapping, outcome matrix, planning whiteboard.
Measuring impact
Custom negotiation agenda, strategy brief, framework documentation.
Facilitation and execution
Actively support your team through negotiation, ensuring every voice is heard and tracked outcomes are recorded.
Setting objectives
Achieve mutually accepted proposals in a respectful, structured manner.
Our contribution
Guide participants during live sessions, keeping communication open and ensuring agreed actions are logged.
Our approach
Moderate meetings, encourage collaborative problem-solving, and mediate challenges.
Supporting tools
Sessions log, decision record, stakeholder checklist.
Measuring impact
Session summaries, action register, progress updates.
Post-negotiation review and analysis
Review the outcomes, gather feedback, and prepare recommendations for continued improvement.
Setting objectives
Consolidate learnings and document paths for follow-up and operational alignment.
Our contribution
Collect feedback on strengths, challenges, and opportunities for the future.
Our approach
Deliver debrief sessions, impact analysis, and forward-looking recommendations.
Supporting tools
Feedback form, progress dashboard, improvement roadmap.
Measuring impact
Post-engagement report, follow-up plan, communication review.
Your negotiation solutions compared
Transparent insight into our approach and external consultancies
See how our structured methodology matches against other providers based on reliability, clarity, and confidentiality.
Calyptovos expertise
Specialised in negotiation communications and analytical consultations
general agency
Broader business advisory with standard frameworks
Structured frameworks
Level of process structure and clarity offered
Transparent communication
Clarity and openness in all negotiations
Outcome documentation
Detail and usefulness of delivered reports
Confidentiality standards
Privacy and protection of client input