Negotiation

1. Level 11
   Foundations

   Get the basics right in low-pressure situations.
2. Level 2
   Applied

   Handle real situations from your job with confidence.

3. Level 3
   Advanced

   Stay effective under pressure, push-back and surprises.

Practice scenarios

Score 80+ on a scenario to master it.

• 1
  Push back on an unrealistic deadline

  You’re a designer. Your manager wants a project finished in one week. You estimate it needs three. Negotiate a realistic plan.

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• 2
  Ask for a raise

  You’re a designer. It’s your annual review. Ask your manager for a 15% raise.

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• 3
  Agree scope with a demanding client

  You’re a designer. A client wants three extra features added for free. Negotiate without damaging the relationship.

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What good looks like

Mentora scores every attempt on these.

• Evidence

  A number, a result or an example that makes it believable.
• Empathy

  You show you understand the other side before pushing yours.
• Clear ask

  You finish with a specific next step or question.
• Confidence

  Direct language, no “maybe” or “I think”.
• Filler words

  Few “um”, “like” or “basically”. Pauses instead.