Research 2026-01-29 Advanced Negotiation Lausanne

Do precise numbers anchor better?

Do precise numbers anchor better? — SHR, Lausanne
Do precise numbers anchor better? — SHR, Lausanne

Do precise numbers anchor better? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Mason and colleagues (2013, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology) find precise first offers draw closer counteroffers.

The limit

Experimental; may weaken with experts. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Do precise numbers anchor better? — SHR, Lausanne — Vaud
Do precise numbers anchor better? — SHR, Lausanne — Vaud

Practical check in Lausanne

Pair a precise offer with a one-line rationale. To go further: explore the Advanced Negotiation training in Lausanne, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Advanced Negotiation in Lausanne

Advanced Negotiation training in Lausanne — in practice
Advanced Negotiation training in Lausanne — in practice
Advanced Negotiation training in Lausanne — hands-on workshop
Advanced Negotiation training in Lausanne — hands-on workshop
Advanced Negotiation training in Lausanne — on the ground
Advanced Negotiation training in Lausanne — on the ground