Professional Certificate in Negotiation Skills for Event Coordinators

About this Podcast

HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're excited to have [Guest's Name], an expert in event coordination and the instructor of the Professional Certificate in Negotiation Skills for Event Coordinators. Can you tell us a bit about the course and what inspired you to create it? GUEST: Thanks for having me! This course is designed to equip event coordinators with essential negotiation skills for career advancement. I noticed a gap in the industry for formal negotiation training, and since negotiation is a crucial part of our job, I decided to create this course to help fill that gap. HOST: That's fantastic! Can you share some current industry trends related to negotiation skills for event coordinators? GUEST: Absolutely. One trend is the increasing importance of emotional intelligence in negotiation. Being able to understand and respond to the emotions of vendors and clients is vital for building successful relationships and securing better deals. HOST: That makes sense. What challenges have you faced in teaching this subject, and how have you overcome them? GUEST: One challenge is helping learners to identify negotiation opportunities. I've overcome this by including real-world examples and case studies in the course, which help learners to recognize these opportunities in their own work. HOST: That's a great approach. Looking to the future, what do you think the future holds for negotiation skills in the events industry? GUEST: I believe negotiation skills will become even more critical as the events industry becomes more competitive. Event coordinators who possess strong negotiation skills will be better positioned to succeed and deliver more successful events. HOST: Well said. Thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the Professional Certificate in Negotiation Skills for Event Coordinators. It's been a pleasure having you. GUEST: Thank you for having me! It's been a great conversation.