Here's how you can bounce back from a failed vendor negotiation and improve yourself through self-reflection.

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Navigating the aftermath of a failed vendor negotiation can be challenging. You may feel disheartened, but it's essential to recognize that this setback can become a stepping stone for growth. By engaging in self-reflection, you can uncover valuable insights into your negotiation approach, allowing you to refine your strategies and enhance your skills. The key is to objectively analyze what went wrong and identify areas for improvement. As you embark on this journey, keep in mind that every successful negotiator has faced and overcome similar hurdles.

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1 Accept Failure

Acceptance is the first step toward recovery from a failed negotiation. It's crucial to acknowledge that not every deal will close successfully, and that's okay. You must give yourself permission to experience disappointment without letting it define your self-worth or capabilities. Embrace this moment as an opportunity to learn and grow. By accepting the outcome, you create a positive mindset that paves the way for constructive self-reflection and the development of more robust negotiation strategies.

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Piyush Thakur

Program Manager | Operations | Logistics & Supply Chain | Procurement| MBA | IIM Mumbai |PMP
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During Negotiations the first thing we must keep outside the room is, Ego and Adamancy. If we see the negotiation is going in a wrong direction, the change of strategy should be quick. Failures in negotiation is normal but not leading a failed negotiation to a collaborative outcome is not desirable. So, research well, have facts in mind, keep documents handy and be empathetic and you would turn a failure to success.

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Ketan B Bhosle

Retail, Ecommerce & CPG
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Yes, sometimes negotiations do fail and at times you may risk losing the contract that you were negotiating for. In this scenario, instead of getting disappointed, the negotiator needs to introspect into various behavioral and transactional areas that could have created an obstacle for successful deal and make a firm resolution to him(her)self, to avoid this in future. As a skilled negotiator, the next step (s)he needs to do is, to open up another opportunity that could be made successful. New opportunity could be either better, on par or even lower than the earlier one. The key thing here is to keep moving forward and make the new opportunity even bigger than the earlier one.

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Catherine Crummey, GTP

Senior Manager, Travel and Expense at DocuSign
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Actually prior to negations with vendors it is beneficial to do a check on what it is you need vs want. Understand your goals and the benefits and ROI from the vendor and be prepared to pivot. Nowadays the market is competitive but not to the point that a talk should break down. If you have reached this point then one or both of the parties are not listening. Step back and refocus on the goal and redirect questions for the discovery. Another benefit is to break it down to consumable chunks of time. If your vendor is offering more than one piece of your needs then maybe request to meet a few different times to discover, digest, and determine needs!

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Balaguru Siva

Hiring across HR portfolio
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Accepting failure is alright. But never be defeated! Negotiation is an art can be painted on the canvas of Life. One must be able to analyze the market and its capabilities. Self - Reflection is you don't settle for anything and must strive for the next best, learn from everything. Work & assess on and by yourself.

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Andrea M.

Workable Solutions| Efficiency Optimization
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By accepting that this outcome was not optimal, you have a unique opportunity to identify: - Where the negotiation began to fail - How you could have changed the outcome - At what point the negotiation could no longer have been turned around In the process of identifying those three key pieces of information, you can then start to pull apart the contributing factors. Lastly, you can begin to learn how to identify the warning signs earlier and what can be done in the future to turn negotiations around. This is a wonderful opportunity to show your growth and improve your skills. Take it, and run with it.

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2 Analyze Outcomes

After accepting the situation, dive into a thorough analysis of the negotiation process. Consider the objectives you set, the strategies you employed, and the communication dynamics that unfolded. Reflect on the questions you asked, the concessions you made, and the responses you received. This examination will help you pinpoint specific moments where things may have gone off track. Understanding these critical junctures is instrumental in adjusting your approach for future negotiations.

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3 Gather Feedback

Collecting feedback from others involved in the negotiation can provide you with different perspectives on what transpired. Reach out to colleagues or mentors who can offer constructive criticism and insights. Their observations might reveal blind spots in your negotiation style or strategy that you hadn't considered. This external input is invaluable as it broadens your understanding of the negotiation dynamics and equips you with new ideas to incorporate into your approach.

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4 Refine Skills

With the insights gained from self-reflection and feedback, focus on refining your negotiation skills. Identify training or resources that can help you strengthen areas of weakness. Practice active listening, effective communication, and assertiveness to enhance your ability to negotiate successfully. Role-playing exercises with peers can also be beneficial, as they simulate real-life scenarios and allow you to experiment with different techniques in a low-stakes environment.

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5 Set New Goals

Setting new, achievable goals for future negotiations is a constructive way to move forward. These goals should be specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). They will guide your preparation and strategy for upcoming negotiations, providing a clear roadmap for what you want to achieve. By setting these goals, you also create benchmarks against which you can measure your progress and success.

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6 Maintain Perspective

Lastly, it's important to maintain perspective and not lose sight of the bigger picture. One failed negotiation doesn't define your career or capabilities as a negotiator. Remember that each experience contributes to your professional growth. By staying positive and resilient, you'll be better equipped to handle future challenges and will continue to evolve as a skilled negotiator.

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Deepti Sen

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Stay adaptable and open to continuous learning. Embrace each negotiation as a learning opportunity, use feedback constructively, and always strive to improve. By doing so, you’ll enhance your negotiation skills and resilience over time.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Christina Giles

Model & Aspiring Actress Stylist & Wardrobe Coordinator | CAPEX Buyer | Vendor Management
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-it’s important to know strengths and weaknesses. Starting out in vendor negotiation is tough, and having insight in what your goals are helps. I realize recently that vendor negotiation and procurement isn’t a right fit for me and owning that takes strength.

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1 Accept Failure

2 Analyze Outcomes

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4 Refine Skills

5 Set New Goals

6 Maintain Perspective

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