PONx One-Day Online Programs & Bonus Day In-Person Courses

PON offers a variety of one-day programs. PON Expert (PONx) one-day programs and bonus one-day programs are designed to help you build expertise in a specific area. PONx one-day programs are taught online only; PON bonus programs follow the three-day Negotiation and Leadership program. Both are taught by world-class faculty from Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, and the Harvard Kennedy School, and help you explore and provide next-level strategies for overcoming major negotiation problems, including managing emotions, negotiating international deals, dealing with difficult people and the art of saying no.

BONUS DAY IN-PERSON COURSES

The below listings are bonus day courses that follow the three-day Negotiation and Leadership program.

Practical Lessons from Great Negotiators

Bonus Day: April 10, 2025

Faculty: James K. Sebenius

IN-PERSON

Bonus day for April Negotiation and Leadership program.
Featuring an engaging stop-action format, video footage, and gripping real-world stories, this session, led by Jim Sebenius, will prompt you to examine your own approaches to negotiation. … Learn More About This Program

Negotiating When Parties Have Diverse, Deeply Held Convictions

Bonus Day: May 15, 2025

Faculty: Julia A. Minson

IN-PERSON

Bonus day for May Negotiation and Leadership program.
Address conflict-fueled scenarios, this program shares real-life techniques for negotiating with parties with opposing views and strategies for building a culture of respect and acceptance. … Learn More About This Program

Unlocking Value in Complex Business Deals

Bonus Day: June 12, 2025

Faculty: Guhan Subramanian

IN-PERSON

Bonus day for June Negotiation and Leadership program.
In this session, you will go beyond traditional negotiation frameworks and techniques, and learn how to incorporate relevant, cutting-edge tools into 21st-century deals—and shape them to your advantage. … Learn More About This Program

Leveraging the Power of Emotions as You Negotiate

Bonus Day: September 25, 2025

Faculty: Daniel L. Shapiro

IN-PERSON

Bonus day for September Negotiation and Leadership program.
In this fascinating workshop, you will discover a powerful framework for understanding and addressing the challenging emotional dynamics that arise in everyday negotiations and conflicts. … Learn More About This Program

Negotiating in Uncertain Times: Turning Disruption into Opportunity

Bonus Day: October 23, 2025

Faculty: Brian Mandell, Tim McDonald

IN-PERSON

Bonus day for October Negotiation and Leadership program.
This one-day program is designed for individuals who are responsible for leading negotiations on behalf of their organization and want to be proactive in turning disruption and uncertainty into opportunities. … Learn More About This Program

The 4P Framework for Strategic Negotiation and Leadership

Bonus Day: December 11, 2025

Faculty: Robert Wilkinson

IN-PERSON

Bonus day for December Negotiation and Leadership program.
Through activities such as role-play simulations, case study explorations, and video analyses, you will gain the skills you need to achieve better outcomes in challenging leadership and negotiation situations. … Learn More About This Program