The Value of Tailored Negotiation in an Age of Standardization

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In today’s business environment, efficiency has become a dominant priority. Processes are automated. Presentations are standardized. Frameworks are replicated across markets and industries. Even strategic recommendations are increasingly generated through templates designed to accelerate delivery and maximize scale. From an operational perspective, this makes sense. But negotiation is not operations. And one of the biggest […]

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Negotiation Does Not Understand Gender. It Understands Strategy

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After my first year at neXpertos, and with International Women’s Day approaching, I find myself reflecting on a question that emerged during one of my first workshops: are there differences in the negotiation style of men and women? I have just completed my first year at neXpertos, the negotiation consultancy founded by An Moisson —

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Negotiating After the Break

Back in the Game — with Intention

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Negotiating After the Break: When to Reconnect, How to Regain Momentum, and Why September Matters 1. The Comeback Month Summer pauses many things — but not everything. Opportunities remain open, decisions still pending, and negotiations quietly waiting for the right moment to resume. September is that moment. At neXpertos, we believe that great negotiation is

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Influencing Through the Screen: How to Negotiate Powerfully When Everyone Else Is on Summer Break

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Why Summer Negotiation Matters Let’s begin by challenging a common myth: that no one negotiates during the summer break. While it’s true that activity slows down in many countries during July or August, this seasonal lull can create a unique window of opportunity. Fewer meetings, quicker access to decision-makers, and a quieter calendar often translate

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Silent Power: How to Negotiate Without Saying a Word

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What happens when no one sits at the table… but the negotiation is already in motion? In recent months, Apple has quietly accelerated its shift away from China as a manufacturing base. There have been no press conferences, no threats, and no signed memorandums. But the message is loud and clear: We’re reducing dependency. We’re

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How would your company negotiate if access to a $100 billion market were at stake?

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While global attention shifts elsewhere, the U.S. and China are negotiating in London what could redefine the global balance of technological power: semiconductors in exchange for rare earths. The equation is tense:☣️ The U.S. controls access to advanced chips (such as NVIDIA’s AI processors).☣️ China dominates rare earths, essential for batteries, defense, and electronics.☣️ Both

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Decisions Without Phones: The Art of Negotiating Like in the Vatican

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When phones are turned off, doors are closed, and cameras disappear, a rare kind of negotiation begins: without noise, without external pressure, without distractions. Today marks the beginning of the conclave — a highly structured and isolated process designed to reach one of the most significant decisions in the world. But beyond its religious context,

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Strategic Agreements Between Competitors: When Collaboration Becomes the Best Strategy

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Is it possible to establish long-term strategic agreements and partnerships with competitor companies? The answer is yes—absolutely. However, this is neither a simple nor an immediate task. This type of collaboration requires an open mindset, focused on identifying synergies and building joint value. It means going beyond the traditional logic of direct competition to explore

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