Negotiation prep with tactical empathy
OfficialOfficial · updated Nov 4, 2026 · v1.0.0
Prepares a negotiation with Never Split the Difference's tools: limits first, an accusation audit, labels, calibrated questions, safe-no questions and a planned offer sequence.
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When to use it
- Before a price, contract, renewal or salary talk
- The other side said no or went silent
- A deal keeps stalling
What you give it
- Goal, walk-away point and best alternative
- What you know about the other side
- Offers and objections so far
What you get
Limits, a map of the other side and unknowns, an accusation audit, labels, calibrated questions, no-oriented questions, an offer sequence, and a close.
Changelog
- v1.0.0 · Nov 4, 2026 · First release.
Sources
- The Black Swan Group: Never Split the Difference (2026-11-04)
- Wikipedia: Chris Voss (2026-11-04)
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