Negotiations. Conflict. Be Prepared.
ISMAN & Partner: Negotiation Expertise and Conflict Resolution at the Highest Level
Since 2015, we have been supporting organisations worldwide in leading complex negotiations with confidence and resolving even highly escalated conflicts professionally and effectively.
Founded by Mihai Isman, a Harvard-certified negotiation expert, university lecturer and intercultural mediator, ISMAN & Partner stands for tailored, strategically grounded solutions rather than standardised approaches. Together with our network of experienced partners, we develop negotiation strategies that help leaders succeed when the stakes are highest.
Our clients work in key functions such as Sales, Procurement, M&A, Contracting, HR and IT. What they have in common is the need to make important decisions in fast-moving, high-pressure environments where complexity is the norm. This is where we bring structure and practical solutions that enable confident action.
What sets us apart
At ISMAN & Partner, there are no off-the-shelf solutions. Every coaching engagement, workshop and conflict intervention is carefully tailored to your objectives, your organisational context and the specific dynamics you face. The result is support that delivers not only immediate impact but also lasting value.
How we work
Every engagement begins with a thorough assessment of your situation: Where do you stand? What do you need to achieve? Which dynamics are shaping the negotiation or conflict? Based on these insights, we design tailored interventions that are pragmatic and firmly focused on results. Our role is to create the clarity and strategic direction that enable confident decisions with sustainable outcomes.
Why ISMAN & Partner
We combine expertise in negotiation, mediation, business, psychology and organisational development with many years of experience advising leaders in high-stakes situations. Our hallmark is strategic depth combined with pragmatic execution. We deliver substance without unnecessary complexity and focus on solutions that create lasting impact. Whether through executive negotiation coaching, exclusive team workshops or the support of highly complex negotiations and conflicts, we help our clients achieve outcomes that are strategically sound, and professionally robust.
Calin-Mihai Isman
Founder and Managing Partner · Negotiation Architect
Facts & Numbers
By the numbers.
- >300
- Corporate clients served
- >2,100
- Executives coached and advised in negotiation leadership
- >11
- Years of successful advisory
- 2,500,360
- Espresso shots fueling negotiation breaks
Industries
Industries we work with.
Our clients come from a wide range of industries, from global corporations to highly specialised market leaders. What they have in common is the need to navigate complex negotiations with significant commercial impact and to make critical decisions with clarity and confidence.
Teaching
Advisory and academia hand in hand.
Mihai Isman teaches negotiation and mediation at universities in Germany and Switzerland, including HSLU Lucerne, IREBS Regensburg, the University of Mannheim and FHNW Basel. This close connection between academia and practice directly informs our advisory work, ensuring that our methods remain up to date and relevant to the realities of executive decision-making.
Client testimonials
What our clients say.
“The tailored coaching provided by ISMAN & Partner has fundamentally strengthened the way we approach negotiations in the construction industry. The practical strategies and industry-specific insights have enabled us not only to resolve conflicts more effectively but also to achieve significantly stronger negotiation outcomes.”
“The support provided by ISMAN & Partner made our preparation for price and commercial negotiations significantly more effective. We felt exceptionally well prepared and were able to achieve outstanding results.”
“Mihai has a proven track record as well as in-depth knowledge as a senior negotiator. He is not only a great coach in this matter but also has a very high level of social competence.”
“Mihai Isman’s keynotes were both inspiring and highly relevant. Through clear messages and practical examples, he not only challenged our thinking but also provided concrete insights and actionable ideas that participants could apply directly in their day-to-day work.”
Every successful negotiation starts with a conversation. Let us have yours.
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