Free Lesson
Negotiating from a Position of Weakness
30 min
Jan 29, 2026 12:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
How to get what you want when your alternatives are bad
We'll identify different sources of power in negotiation and how to leverage them
How to turn a weakness into a shared constraint
We'll discuss tips for when to share a weakness to create momentum in negotiation
How to lower the worry of being in a weak position
We'll discuss strategies to identify new alternative and negotiate creatively
Why this topic matters
Too often, I've seen decision makers negotiate ineffectively because they felt the other side had more power than they did.
It does not have to be that way. Whether you are negotiating a job offer, a new assignment or trying to influence team members, you can be effective even your alternatives are bad.
This session will give you the tools to do just that, so that you get what you value most.
You'll learn from

Francesca Gino
20+ years of experience teaching negotiation at Harvard Business School & beyond
