Two Proposals at Once

An opening technique that keeps each side anchored to their own risk analysis rather than reacting to the other side’s first proposal.

Ratio Range Bargaining

A technique for early movement when the gap is wide: one side moves within an agreed range, the other responds at an agreed ratio.

Beat the Gap

A confidential closing technique for late in the day: each side submits one number, and the parties’ numbers decide whether the case settles.