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Rehearse Expected No

Imagine worst "no" before negotiation — respond flexibly vs shocked.

30 min Intermediate

Goal

Avoid emotion from unexpected response by pre-rehearsing.

Steps

  1. 1
    Define request.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Full readiness.

Evidence base

School: Negotiation Prep

Founders: Roger Fisher · William Ury (1981)

Fisher-Ury.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Rehearse Expected No" take?
This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Rehearse Expected No"?
Full readiness. In the short term: Don't react to refusal.
Is "Rehearse Expected No" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Negotiation Prep (Roger Fisher, William Ury (1981)). Fisher-Ury.
Is "Rehearse Expected No" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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