Negotiating Skills (in person course)

12 – 14 May 2026

This three day residential Negotiating Skills course held at the UNISON Centre, Euston Road, London, will help you to:

Be clear about what is involved in negotiating
Be a more effective team negotiator
Prepare a position and negotiate on it
Be familiar with different styles of negotiating

This in person course which starts on the 12^th May and finishes on the 14^th May is for experienced ERA accredited representatives or branch officers who are involved in negotiations.

The workshop will be delivered by Jonathan Tennison and Jim Lewis, LAOS Education Officers.

Attendees should expect to participate in group discussions, share information and ideas and participate in role play activities.

Session Details

The course will start at 10.00am on Tuesday 12^th May 2026 and finish no later than 1pm on Thursday 14^th May 2026.

Spaces will be allocated after the closing date of 10^th April according to the principles of fair representation and proportionality. If you meet the course criteria we will contact your branch to confirm their approval to be charged the course fee.

How much does it cost?

There is no charge to individual members, however, there is a charge to the branch of £550 per delegate for the residential course, which includes two nights’ hotel accommodation, meals and refreshments. For delegates attending the training but not staying overnight the charge to the branch is £275.

Any travel costs will also need to be arranged and covered by the branch.

Where is it held?

The course will be held at The UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road, London, NW1 2AY.

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Negotiating Skills (in person) May 2026

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