This document discusses skills and procedures for negotiations. It covers developing rapport with other parties through effective communication and listening skills. The steps in the negotiation process are preparation, discussion, clarifying goals, and working towards a mutually agreeable outcome. Decision making and conflict resolution strategies include awareness that negotiations are not about individual achievements and certain behaviors can influence people. Procedures for documenting negotiations specify including the purpose, people involved, status of relevant systems, cost data used, summaries of proposals, and documentation of fair pricing.