The Art of the Deal: Unpacking Iconic Negotiations

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The Art of the Deal: Unpacking Iconic Negotiations

Transform from curious observer to strategy-savvy negotiator through gripping stories of landmark deals. This part blends cinematic storytelling with practical takeaways so you can spot patterns, avoid pitfalls, and apply proven tactics in your own career.

You'll master:

  • Foundational principles that power every negotiation
  • Story-backed strategies for salary talks and multi-billion-dollar deals alike
  • A repeatable framework to prepare and close your next big agreement

Ideal for professionals who learn best through real-world examples, not textbook jargon.

5 episodes37 min total

What you'll learn

Course outline

Episode 1: Decode Negotiation Basics — Lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis

Kick off with the tense 1962 standoff that put the world on edge. By unpacking this historic negotiation, we reveal the universal principles that drive any successful dea...

Episode 2: Win Buy-in Faster — How Starbucks Secured Howard Schultz's Vision

Dive into the early days of Starbucks when Howard Schultz had to convince skeptical founders and investors. Learn persuasive storytelling and deal-structuring tactics tha...

Episode 3: Get the Raise You Deserve — Story of a Junior Dev's Salary Surge

Follow a young developer who doubled her salary in twelve months. We unpack the step-by-step prep, internal politics, and confident delivery that sealed the deal—insights...

Episode 4: Navigate Complex Stakeholders — Inside the Disney–Pixar Merger

Peek behind the curtain of the Disney–Pixar deal that reshaped Hollywood. Discover tactics for aligning multiple stakeholders, preserving culture, and turning rivals into...

Episode 5: Master High-Stakes Deals — Craft Your Personal Negotiation Framework

Synthesize everything learned to build a repeatable framework tailored to your style. We use a live role-play scenario to illustrate advanced tactics, from tactical empat...

Episodes

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