What are the major elements to be considered for a Successful Negotiation ?

1. In depth knowledge of the area of negotiation.
2. Identify Strengths, weaknesses of each party.
3. Identify Opportunities and threats visible.
4. Establish possible zone of agreement and its consequences.
5. If it fails, what would be the alternate possible zone of agreement and its consequences.
6. Establish a strategy.
7. Face it.

The most important elements required to succeed any negotiation as:

1- Preparartion process 2- Effective Communication Skill 3- Emotional Control

4- Closing Deal,

There are other elements need to be clarified from our colleagues with detail explanation about importance of each element with examples how each one will influence and assist to create a successful negotiation.