Bargaining & Negotiations
Less Drama. More Structure. Better Outcomes.
You can’t negotiate well without systems — costing tools, clause maps, tracking forms, and implementation guides.
Traditional, Interest-Based, Hybrid Negotiations - We have decades of successful negotiation experience.
We work with district leadership and boards to prepare for negotiations, support strategic alignment, and ensure post-bargaining execution doesn’t fall apart.
Services
Contract Design Aligned with Operational Reality
Ensure proposals are legally sound and executable by real staff, not just well-written.Negotiation System Architecture
Build the internal tools (calendars, costing sheets, side letter tracking) that keep bargaining on track.Implementation Frameworks Post-Agreement
Develop plans for operationalizing new contract terms — with timelines, team leads, and documentation.Structural Feasibility Audits
Review current contract terms or proposals to identify implementation gaps or resource mismatches.
Scenarios & Examples
A bargaining team requests a structural review of their salary proposal — feasibility analysis prevents a post-agreement staffing crisis.
A district adopts a new side letter agreement but lacks an implementation plan — a rollout roadmap ensures changes are enacted at all levels.
During high-stakes negotiations, the board uses customized costing and forecasting tools to assess proposals in real time.