When faced with unexpected project timeline challenges, I would negotiate by first assessing the situation to identify the root cause of delays. I would then communicate openly with stakeholders to set realistic expectations, collaborate to find mutually beneficial solutions, offer alternatives such as phased delivery or flexible deadlines, and provide data-driven justifications for adjustments. Ensuring all parties agree on revised timelines and responsibilities is crucial. By staying calm, adaptable, and solution-focused, we can overcome obstacles and get the project back on track, ultimately ensuring successful delivery and maintaining strong bonds

The Revised Project timelines need to be discussed with stakeholders to give an update on the Project. Review the same on weekly/fortnightly basis to have the track on each set goal. Explore alternative solutions to keep the project timelines on track. Set Plan B if Plan A fails. Extract the data to do the Root cause analysis which will help to analyze and avoid future failures. Negotiate with the stakeholders on the timelines to deliver the project and build the close relationship.

I think we need to first go towards real problem of delay and need to align with the cause of delay and related effect on the project. After that we need to understand where we can able to claim from EOT from the client and what shall be the negotiating points for arriving in terms of settlement or supplementary agreement. Contract provisions and baseline program with impacted programs also need to critically analysed to understand the negotiating points