AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Negotiations

I am preparing for a negotiation with [NAME OR COMPANY] about [SUBJECT OF THE NEGOTIATION]. Help me build a research brief on the other party. Based on the following information I have gathered: [PASTE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM], help me identify: what their likely priorities and constraints are in this negotiation, what pressures they may be operating under, what they probably need from this deal, and any leverage points I may have that I have not fully recognised. Also flag what I still do not know that would most change my approach.

Help me clarify my BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) before a negotiation about [SUBJECT]. If this negotiation fails to reach an agreement, my current alternatives are: [LIST WHAT YOU WOULD DO IF THERE IS NO DEAL]. Help me evaluate which of these alternatives is genuinely strongest, what it would cost or take to pursue it, and therefore what my true walk-away point should be in this negotiation. Also help me think about how to strengthen my BATNA before the negotiation begins.

I am preparing to negotiate my salary for a [JOB TITLE] role at [COMPANY NAME OR TYPE] in [LOCATION]. Help me think through how to research a credible salary range. The data points I have gathered so far are: [PASTE SALARY DATA FROM GLASSDOOR, LEVELS.FYI, LINKEDIN SALARY, RECRUITER CONVERSATIONS, ETC.]. Based on this, what is a defensible range I can anchor to? What factors about my specific situation (experience, skills, competing offers, location) should I use to justify the higher end of the range?

I am negotiating a [CONTRACT TYPE: E.G., SOFTWARE CONTRACT, VENDOR AGREEMENT, PARTNERSHIP DEAL] with [COMPANY OR PERSON]. The deal is roughly: [DESCRIBE WHAT IS ON THE TABLE]. Help me identify the leverage points I have in this negotiation. Consider: the alternatives I have to this deal, the alternatives they have to this deal, timing pressures on either side, and any dependencies or risks that make one party more motivated to close. Where do I have more leverage than I might think, and where am I weaker than I might assume?

In my upcoming negotiation with [PARTY] about [SUBJECT], their stated position is [WHAT THEY HAVE SAID THEY WANT]. Help me think about what underlying interests might be driving that position. What do they probably need to be true for them to walk away satisfied, even if the specific terms differ from their stated position? If I can identify and address their interests rather than just their position, what creative options might exist that could work for both sides? This is for a [TYPE OF NEGOTIATION: SALARY / VENDOR / PARTNERSHIP / REAL ESTATE / OTHER].

Help me set clear negotiation targets for [SUBJECT OF NEGOTIATION]. For the key issues at stake: [LIST THE MAIN VARIABLES, E.G., PRICE, TIMELINE, SCOPE, TERMS], help me define: my target outcome (what I am aiming for and would be thrilled to achieve), my acceptable outcome (what I would be satisfied with and would agree to), and my walk-away point (the point below which I will not agree). For each variable, also help me think about how they trade off against each other: for example, if I give on price, what do I want in return?

I am preparing for a negotiation with [PARTY] about [SUBJECT]. Based on what I know about them and the type of negotiation this is, help me anticipate: the tactics they are likely to use (anchoring, lowballing, time pressure, good cop/bad cop, take it or leave it), the concessions they will probably ask for first, and the arguments they are likely to make to justify their position. For each tactic or argument, help me think through how I should respond to stay in control of the conversation without escalating.

I need to decide whether to make the first offer in a negotiation about [SUBJECT] and how to anchor. The negotiation is about [BRIEF CONTEXT]. The research I have done suggests the realistic range is [RANGE]. Should I make the first offer or wait for them to go first? If I anchor, what number should I start with and how should I frame it? If I wait, what should I say when they ask for my number? Give me a specific recommendation with the reasoning behind it.

My negotiation with [PARTY] involves multiple issues: [LIST ALL THE ISSUES ON THE TABLE, E.G., PRICE, PAYMENT TERMS, DURATION, SCOPE, SUPPORT LEVEL]. Help me think through the sequencing and bundling strategy. Which issues should I negotiate separately and which should I link together? Are there any issues where I can make a low-cost concession in exchange for something I care more about? What order should I address the issues to build momentum and avoid getting stuck early?

I am going to open a negotiation about [SUBJECT] with a position of [YOUR OPENING POSITION]. Help me prepare three to four compelling justifications for this position that I can use when the other side pushes back. The justifications should be based on [MARKET DATA / INDUSTRY STANDARDS / COMPARABLE DEALS / YOUR VALUE / THEIR SITUATION]. Each justification should be one to three sentences and should feel grounded in evidence rather than preference. I want to be able to say why my position is fair, not just that it is what I want.

Write an opening statement I can use to kick off a salary negotiation for a [JOB TITLE] role. My current situation: [BRIEF CONTEXT: ARE YOU NEGOTIATING AN OFFER, AN INTERNAL RAISE, OR A COUNTER-OFFER?]. The range I am targeting is [YOUR TARGET RANGE] based on [YOUR JUSTIFICATION: MARKET DATA, EXPERIENCE, COMPETING OFFER, ETC.]. The statement should be confident and specific, give a clear anchor, and invite a conversation rather than an ultimatum. Write it as something I would actually say, not a formal letter.

Write a negotiation email to [COMPANY OR CONTACT NAME] about [CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SUBJECT]. We received their proposal and the current terms are: [SUMMARISE THEIR OFFER]. I want to counter on [THE SPECIFIC TERMS YOU WANT TO CHANGE] and propose instead [YOUR COUNTER-PROPOSAL]. The email should be respectful and collaborative in tone, explain briefly why the change matters to us without over-explaining, and make it easy for them to respond with a yes or a counter. Keep it under 200 words.

A negotiation I was having with [PARTY] about [SUBJECT] has stalled. The last conversation or exchange was [BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHERE IT ENDED]. I want to restart the conversation. Write a short message that acknowledges the pause, signals my continued interest in reaching an agreement, and proposes a fresh approach or a specific next step to get the conversation moving again. The tone should be constructive, not impatient or accusatory.

I am entering a negotiation about [SUBJECT] that involves multiple issues: [LIST THE ISSUES]. Help me write a short set of talking points for the opening of this conversation. The points should: establish a collaborative tone, signal that I understand there are multiple issues we both care about, propose a process for working through them (e.g., listing all issues before solving any), and make clear what I most want to achieve from the conversation without showing all my cards. Keep it to four to six bullet points I can use as notes.

I received an offer of [THEIR OFFER] for [SUBJECT: JOB, CONTRACT, DEAL, ETC.] and I want to counter. My counter-position is [YOUR COUNTER, INCLUDING ALL TERMS YOU WANT TO CHANGE]. Write a professional counter-offer [EMAIL / LETTER] that: acknowledges their offer positively, states my counter clearly with specific terms and numbers, provides a brief and credible justification for the change, and signals that I am genuinely interested in reaching an agreement. Keep it direct and concise. Do not use filler phrases like "I hope this finds you well".

The other party in my negotiation about [SUBJECT] opened with [THEIR OFFER OR POSITION], which is significantly below what I was expecting. My target is [YOUR TARGET]. Help me respond in a way that does not signal panic or give away ground unnecessarily. I want to reframe the anchor without attacking their number directly, signal that I am not going to negotiate against myself, and move the conversation toward a more realistic range. Write two or three possible responses with different levels of directness, so I can choose the one that fits the relationship.

I received a counter-offer of [THEIR COUNTER] in response to my position of [YOUR OPENING POSITION]. My target was [YOUR TARGET] and my walk-away point is [WALK-AWAY]. Help me think through whether I should accept this counter, reject it, or propose another counter. If I counter again, at what level and on which terms? What would I be giving up if I accept now versus holding out? And what is the risk of pushing too hard given what I know about this negotiation?

In my negotiation about [SUBJECT], the other party said [EXACT WORDS OR CLOSE PARAPHRASE OF THE ULTIMATUM]. I am not sure if this is a genuine final position or a tactic. Help me think through: how to test whether it is real without calling their bluff awkwardly, what I should say in response to keep options open, and under what conditions I should actually accept it versus continue negotiating. Give me a specific response I could use in the next exchange.

I am at a point in my negotiation about [SUBJECT] where I need to make a concession to keep the deal moving. I am considering giving on [THE CONCESSION YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT]. Help me think through: how to frame the concession so it does not look like it was available all along, what I should ask for in return (even if it is something small), and how to make the concession feel earned by the other side without setting a precedent for further concessions. Write the specific language I could use to make this concession in the conversation.

I believe my negotiation with [PARTY] about [SUBJECT] is close to a final agreement. The terms as I understand them are: [SUMMARISE THE AGREED TERMS]. Help me write a short closing message or email that: summarises the agreed terms clearly to ensure there is no misunderstanding, confirms the next steps and timeline for formalising the agreement, and ends on a positive and collaborative note. Keep it factual and concise. If there are any terms still ambiguous or unresolved, flag them so I can clarify before sending.