An understanding of the role of negotiation is a basic skill required of industrial relations and human resource practitioners. This course introduces you to the practices and processes of negotiation and will guide you to analyse and evaluate concepts associated with negotiation, including ethics, power, and cultural diversity. The course will build upon your understanding of negotiation and will develop your skills through preparation and participation in negotiation simulations. You will be introduced to the practices and processes of negotiation and conflict resolution used in organisations. This will build on your understanding of human resource and employment relations and assist you to apply a broader purpose of negotiation. You will been encouraged to reflect on your own practice, be an active learner, and take responsibility for your learning in relation to activities.