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LiveCase

Collective Negotiations and the Port Authority

Duration: ~4hOrganization: LiveCaseRequires: Web browser

This LiveCase simulation immerses participants in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment where they must balance competing interests, uncover synergies, and craft sustainable agreements. Set within the operations of a Port Authority, the simulation emphasizes both the challenges and opportunities inherent in managing complex negotiations.

What’s included

  • Interactive case
  • Assessment included

    Evaluate participants’ decisions and reasoning, beyond AI-generated answers.

  • Educator dashboard

    Follow participant progress and review results.

  • Educator resources

    Teaching notes · Teaching materials require educator access.

  • Works on:

    Desktop, mobile, tablets

About the authors

Sameh Abadir

Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Negotiation IMD

Antoine Duvauchelle

Adjunct Professor Entrepreneurship INSEAD

Content

S1 A Standstill in Negotiations!

When negotiations between the Springfield Port Authority and the Employee Union intensify, you must step in and lead the collective negotiations.

E1: Immersion

Welcome to Springfield Port Authority!

E2: Emergency at the Port!

Just when you're getting started, an unfortunate surprise interrupts the day.

E3: Circumvent a Strike

With the tension over the top, this is your chance to keep the Union from a strike.

E4: Negotiation Retrospective

After having a negotiation, it's important to reflect on how it went.

S2 Stakeholder Negotiations

With a crisis situation on your hands, you must go into negotiations with local stakeholders that are concerned about the situation and may have some influence on the Union's position.

E1: Discover Multiple Fronts

There are many sides to a story and many perspectives to look from.

E2: First Round of Stakeholder Negotiations

Have a discussion and find a new perspective.

E3: Process New Information

Consider what was gained and what needs to be done next

E4: Second Round of Stakeholder Negotiations

Bring people together and find solutions

S3 An Offer They Can't Refuse

With a new perspective and having done several additional negotiations, the Port is in better position to find a positive resolution with the Union.

E1: Plan the Offer

What has been learned and what can be leveraged?

E2: A Second Chance!

The final and ultimate negotiation!

E3: A Satisfying Wrap-Up

Reflect on how far we've come and what we've accomplished.

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