Topic: Negotiation
Part 1: The basics of negotiation
1. Be prepared
2. Have a strategy
3. Know when to stop talking
4. Find your influence
Part 2: Roleplay
One team is representing a film studio. The other team are the agents representing a famous film star. The film studio will offer a supporting role in a film to the star, who will then negotiate for better terms.
Key contract points to negotiate:
• Salary
• Role specifics
• Duration of the contract
• Special clauses (e.g. promotion requirements, creative control)