Questions worth bringing to the table.

Yes. Advisory is designed to be discreet and behind the scenes. The advisor does not need to participate in the negotiation itself, and the engagement can be conducted under NDA.

In most cases, the work happens behind the scenes and can include strategy, preparation, stakeholder mapping, simulation, message development and support between meetings. Direct participation can be considered where appropriate.

Yes. Every engagement begins with understanding the organization's real negotiation environment, recurring challenges, stakeholders and desired outcomes. Workshops can include real cases and simulations developed specifically for the participants.

No. The method is relevant wherever interests, decisions and relationships need to be negotiated. This includes leadership, procurement, partnerships, HR, cross-functional teams and complex internal conversations.

Yes. The work can begin with one deal, partnership, internal negotiation or critical conversation. The scope is built around the situation, its complexity and the support required.

No. The goal is to assess the right outcome, the value that needs to be protected and when it is better to move forward, pause or change direction. Sometimes the best deal is the one that was not signed.

Roles, boundaries, scope and any potential conflict of interest are made clear before the work begins, not during it.