Negotiation round
45 minSegments
5
First
10:00
Total
45:00
A 45-minute negotiation structure with opening, caucus, offer rounds, and debrief.
Round-based discussion timer
Free Negotiation Timer
Use a negotiation timer for opening positions, private caucus, offer rounds, counteroffers, decision windows, debriefs, and classroom negotiation exercises.
Built for this job
Facilitators can keep rounds balanced between parties.
Students can practice negotiation inside clear time boundaries.
Remote mediations can show timing while a facilitator controls the session.
Current agenda item
Opening positions
1/5
10:00
Next
Private caucus
Total time
45:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Quick bargaining
20 minSegments
4
First
3:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute negotiation exercise for classrooms and workshops.
Mediation session
1 hourSegments
5
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute facilitated session with statements, caucus, options, and agreement.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Explain whether the timer is strict or advisory before the session starts.
Separate caucus time from offer-round time.
Reserve debrief time for learning-focused exercises.
Use XTimer rooms when each side, observers, and the facilitator need shared timing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a negotiation timer?
A negotiation timer structures opening positions, caucus, offer rounds, decision windows, mediation options, and debriefs.
Can I use this for classroom exercises?
Yes. The quick bargaining preset is designed for short classroom and workshop negotiation activities.
Should negotiation timing be strict?
It depends on the exercise. Strict timing helps simulations stay fair, while real mediation may use timing as a soft facilitation aid.