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Negotiate and agree budgets

	Prepare people in advance Involve team members, colleagues and those who will be agreeing the budgets in discussing assumptions and drawing up the budgets.
	State your assumptions and the contingencies allowed for Make it clear what assumptions you have made and what contingencies you have anticipated.
	Present your budget clearly and concisely Make use of any forms your organisation may have developed for presenting budgets and emphasise the benefits to your organisation.
	Be as accurate as you can in your estimates Use all the information available to support your calculations.
	Allow sufficient time for negotiation Present your budget sufficiently early to allow you to provide further information if required.
	Negotiate with a spirit of good-will Show that you intend to find a mutually acceptable solution.
	Seek clarification where there is uncertainty or disagreement Ask relevant people for guidance and help in finding an acceptable solution.
	Communicate the budget decisions Tell all those with an interest in the outcomes of budget negotiations about the decisions promptly, in order to secure their support, co-operation and confidence.

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