Negotiation Prep
Prompt
Prepare negotiation talking points for: Negotiation type: {type}. My position: {my_position}. Other party: {other_party}. My ideal outcome: {ideal}. My minimum acceptable: {minimum}. Market data: {market_data}. Leverage points: {leverage}. Include: BATNA analysis, opening anchor, 3 key arguments, concession strategy, objection responses, and walk-away criteria.Variables
type
my_position
other_party
ideal
minimum
market_data
leverage
About This Prompt
Prepare research-backed talking points, anchoring strategies, and BATNA analysis for salary, contract, or business negotiations.
Example Output
**Salary Negotiation Prep: Senior Developer Promotion**
**BATNA (Best Alternative to No Agreement):**
Stay at current salary + begin external job search. Based on market data, external offers likely $140-160K. Current: $125K.
**Opening Anchor:** $165K
**Rationale:** Anchoring 10% above ideal creates room for negotiation. Market P75 for Senior Dev in this metro: $160K.
**Key Arguments:**
**1. Market Value (data-driven):**
'Based on Levels.fyi and Glassdoor data, the median Senior Developer salary in [city] is $150K, with P75 at $160K. My current compensation of $125K is below the 25th percentile for this role.'
**2. Impact & Contributions (value-driven):**
'In the past 12 months, I led the API redesign that reduced response times by 60%, directly contributing to the 15% improvement in customer retention metrics. I also mentored 3 junior developers.'
**3. Retention Cost (business case):**
'The average cost to replace a senior developer is 1.5-2x annual salary, factoring in recruiting, onboarding, and productivity ramp. Investing in retention is significantly more cost-effective.'
**Concession Strategy:**
If $165K is rejected:
1. First concession: $155K + annual review guarantee in 6 months
2. Second concession: $150K + $10K signing bonus + remote work flexibility
3. Floor: $145K (walk away below this)
**Objection Responses:**
'That's above our budget' → 'I understand. Can we explore the total comp package? I'm flexible on how we get there — base, equity, bonus, or benefits.'
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Usage Tips
- Research market rates before the conversation
- Anchor high but within reasonable range
- Prepare concession packages in advance
- Know your BATNA cold — it determines your power