Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Tactical negotiation framework based on Chris Voss's "Never Split the Difference." Use when preparing for negotiations, during live negotiation scenarios, analyzing counterpart behavior, crafting responses to difficult conversations, handling objections, salary/contract negotiations, or when asked about negotiation techniques like mirroring, labeling, calibrated questions, or the Ackerman method.
Tactical negotiation framework based on Chris Voss's "Never Split the Difference." Use when preparing for negotiations, during live negotiation scenarios, analyzing counterpart behavior, crafting responses to difficult conversations, handling objections, salary/contract negotiations, or when asked about negotiation techniques like mirroring, labeling, calibrated questions, or the Ackerman method.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
Tactical empathy-based negotiation framework from FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss.
People want to be understood - Satisfy their need to feel safe and in control through active listening Listen to discover, not to argue - Treat assumptions as hypotheses; let them reveal surprises Focus on needs, not positions - Tangible demands mask emotional needs (respect, security, autonomy) Never split the difference - No deal is better than a bad deal; avoid lukewarm compromises "No" is the starting point - "No" means "not yet" or "not this way"; it makes people feel safe Aim for "That's right" - Better than "yes"; signals genuine rapport and understanding Stay calm and positive - Emotions are contagious; slow pace enables clear thinking Unconditional positive regard - Respect them as a person regardless of disagreement
TechniqueWhat to doExampleMirroringRepeat last 1-3 words with upward inflection"Doesn't make sense?"LabelingName their emotion: "It seems like...""It sounds like you're frustrated with the timeline"Calibrated QuestionsAsk "How...?" or "What...?" to shape conversation"How am I supposed to do that?"Accusation AuditPreemptively list negatives they might think"You probably think I'm being greedy..."Late-Night DJ VoiceSlow, calm, downward inflection for key momentsDeep, reassuring toneTactical SilencePause 4+ seconds after statementsLet them fill the voidTrigger "That's Right"Summarize their position until they affirm"So what you're saying is..." For detailed technique breakdowns with psychological triggers and examples, see references/techniques.md.
Research the counterpart (background, pressures, constraints) Define your goal and BATNA (Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement) Prepare an Accusation Audit - list every negative they might think about you Draft 3-5 Calibrated Questions to uncover their needs Identify potential Black Swans (hidden information that could change everything)
Use friendly, positive tonality as default Start with Tactical Empathy - demonstrate you understand their situation Deliver your Accusation Audit early to defuse objections Encourage them to say "No" - it makes them feel safe and in control
Mirror key phrases to encourage elaboration Label emotions as they emerge ("It seems like...") Ask Calibrated Questions ("What's the biggest challenge here?") Listen for pronouns: "I/me" suggests less authority; "we/they" suggests decision-maker Watch for Black Swans - anomalies that reveal hidden constraints
For monetary negotiations, use the Ackerman Method: Set your target price (what you actually want) Open at 65% of target Raise in decreasing increments: 85% โ 95% โ 100% Use precise, non-round numbers on final offer ($10,230 not $10,000) Include a non-monetary bonus with final offer ("...and I'll include X")
Get "That's Right" before proposing solutions Apply Rule of Three - confirm agreement 3 times in 3 different ways Follow every "yes" with "How...?" to ensure implementation If they go silent, ask: "Have you given up on this?"
They say "That's not fair": Stop immediately: "I want to be fair. Have I done something unfair? Let's discuss it." They anchor with an extreme number: Don't counter immediately; use calibrated questions: "How did you arrive at that figure?" They stop responding: Send: "Have you given up on [the project]?" - triggers "No" response They seem irrational: Diagnose: Are they (1) ill-informed, (2) constrained, or (3) hiding something? Use calibrated questions to uncover which
Adapt your approach based on their style: StyleSignsAdapt by...AnalystMethodical, data-driven, hates surprisesUse facts, be patient, don't rushAccommodatorFriendly, relationship-focused, avoids conflictBuild rapport, but pin down specificsAssertiveDirect, time-conscious, wants to winBe efficient, stand firm, acknowledge their points
Default voice: Positive, warm, light-hearted (with a smile) Critical moments: Late-Night DJ Voice - slow, calm, downward inflection After key statements: Pause 4+ seconds Watch their nonverbals: 7% words, 38% tone, 55% body language
techniques.md - Complete technique breakdowns with examples and psychological triggers
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