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Free Negotiation SimulationsCustomized to meet your student's needs
CustomNegotiations.org is a free resource where you can create and customize negotiation simulations for your teaching or research.
To learn more about CustomNegotiations.org, please download my paper:
Eisenkraft, Noah (2017). CustomNegotiations.org: A free resource for creating custom negotiation simulations. Negotiation Journal, 33, 239-253.
You can also learn about the benefits of customizing negotiations and read answers to some frequently asked questions below. The examples page illustrates how one simulation can be customized to create different challenges.
Simulations created on CustomNegotiations.org are also available on the iDecisionGames platform.
Please email me if you have any questions or suggestions.
Multi-Issue Negotiation Simulations
The multi-issue simulations are fully customizable, personalizable, and use a randomization algorithm to create a unique negotiations challenge.
Office Rental
A landlord and prospective tenant will negotiate the terms of an office rental lease. Includes up to eight negotiable issues.
Pharma Consultancy
A company and medical expert will negotiate the terms of a consultancy contract. Includes up to six negotiable issues.
Web-Services Group
Two project managers will negotiate how to combine their respective groups. Includes up to five negotiable issues.
Single-Issue Negotiation Simulations
The single-issue simulations can be lightly customized and personalized. Single-issue simulations do not include a randomization element.
3D Widget Factory
A 3D Printing Company and a supplier of 3D Printing Materials will negotiate the price of their contract.
Loading Dock Negotiation
A real estate developer and natural food store will negotiate the price of a loading area.
Used Car
A prospective buyer and prospective seller will negotiate the price of a used car.
The Benefits of Custom
The simulations at CustomNegotiations.org were created to provide you with a variety of benefits:
- Quickly customize the simulations to meet your needs.
In less than 3 minutes, you can adjust the number of issues in the negotiation; how many issues are distributive, integrative, or log-rolling; and the strength of the negotiator's best alternatives. You can also choose between a "scored" vs "unscored" simulation and whether there is "extensive" or "abbreviated" information about the issues, positions, and interests. Choose your options and the algorithms handle everything else. - Personalize the simulations to make them more relatable.
The simulations can be personalized to include details relevant to a specific audience. Examples include naming the town where a negotiation takes place or the range of salary being negotiated. All of the simulations can also be personalized to list your name and a client's name. - Never worry about prior exposure.
The customization options and randomization algorithm in the multi-issue negotiations ensure that each simulation provides a unique learning experience. You do not have to worry about people having completed the "same simulation" in an earlier class. - We write the teacher materials.
You don't need to remember the options you chose or which issues pair together. The algorithms generate teaching materials that describe your simulation and highlight the information you need to teach the case effectively. - Distribute electronically or on paper.
You can print your customized role materials or share role-specific URLs with simulation participants. - Everything is free.
There is no advertising and you do not have to register or share any of your information. I only ask that you keep the branding as is and cite the simulation as appropriate
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the simulations really free?
Yes. They are free and will stay free. If you want to pay something, please donate to Give Directly, one of the world's most efficient and effective charities.
I found a typo/mistake/bug in a simulation. What should I do?
Contact me and I will fix the problem as soon as possible.
I have an idea for a customizable simulation. Can you create it for me?
Creating a customizable simulation requires a large investment of time. I would love to hear your idea, but probably won't be able to implement it anytime soon.
Can you teach me how to use your simulations?
I will try to answer your questions, but cannot give one-on-one teaching help.
Can you teach a class/consult on a negotiation?
I am always open to hearing about new opportunities. Contact me and we can talk more about this.
Contact Me
Please feel free to contact me if you want to provide feedback, have suggestions, or have questions about the customizable simulations.
I would also love to learn who is using the simulations and how.
My email is noah_eisenkraft@unc.edu. You can learn more about me and my research on my website noaheisenkraft.com.