Negotiation skills training workshop

LAHORE:The Executive Development Institute (EDI) of the National School of Public Policy (NSPP), conducted a training workshop on ‘Negotiation skills’ here Wednesday. The workshop was organised by EDI to strengthen leadership and decision-making capabilities in complex governance environments.

The workshop witnessed a strong turnout, with more than 50 participants representing a diverse mix of professionals from both the public and private sectors. Among the key organisations in attendance were Pakistan Stock Exchange, Nespak, Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. (PPL), NADRA, National Transmission & Dispatch Co. (NTDC) and Punjab Mineral Development Company alongside notable private sector entities such as AF Ferguson & Co, Alfalah Insurance Co, and Water Engineering Technologies. The event provided an invaluable platform for cross-sector collaboration, fostering insights into advanced negotiation strategies and leadership development. In the opening session, Dr Naveed Elahi, Dean EDI, highlighted the institute’s commitment to empowering senior professionals with advanced strategies for addressing complex public policy challenges. Dr Ijaz Munir, Rector NSPP, hoped that the sessions focusing on advanced negotiation techniques, will enable participants to turn conflicts into collaborative opportunities and navigate complex scenarios with clarity and emotional intelligence. The workshop featured eminent guest speakers, including Dr Sa’ad B Malik, Prof of Psychiatry; Dr Jawad Syed, Professor at LUMS; and Shahzada Sultan, Additional IG Operations, Punjab Police.

The speakers underscored the critical role of verbal and nonverbal communication, highlighting how perceptions influence negotiation processes. Additionally, they explored strategic negotiation techniques, ethical considerations, and methods to overcome barriers, turning conflicts into collaborative opportunities. After the last session, EDI Dean distributed certificates to the participants, recognising their engagement and commitment throughout the workshop. In his concluding remarks, he reiterated the importance of negotiation skills in professional leadership and encouraged participants to apply their learnings in their respective fields.