Inspire Web-based Negotiation Support System

The InterNeg Support Program for Intercultural REsearch, called Inspire^©, is the first system designed to conduct negotiations on the Web. It was developed in 1995 by the InterNeg Group at Carleton University. It is being maintained and managed with support from Carleton University, and the InterNeg Research Centre at Concordia University. Our collagues and collaborators from several countries and a growing number of users from over eighty countries help us keep the system alive. The system is also available in Russian and Spanish languages.

Inspire^© has been developed for teaching and research purposes. We collect and analyse information generated during negotiations. We also ask users to fill in two questionnaires. Under no circumstances, however, do we provide or allow access to individual records nor do we disclose any information about any users (e.g., their names or email addresses). Our users find the system easy and fun to use. They have enjoyed discussions on the Web with unknown opponents. They were able to use different strategies, learn more about negotiations and negotiation support, and work on their communication and negotiation skills.

If you are teaching a course and would like your students to negotiate via Inspire^©, please contact us (email: inspire

business.carleton.ca). Group registration allows for a timely setup, the same starting date, and pairing with groups from other countries. We organize negotiations every 5-8 weeks.

Before you begin your negotiations please follow these simple steps:

Read about the Inspire system.
Review the example that demonstrates Inspire features.
Look at a handout for an explanation of the main steps and actions for using Inspire.

And please remember that we have prepared FAQ and Glossary pages for you.

If you decide to use Inspire, please note that we will pair you with someone who wishes to negotiate with you. Check either the Inspire site or your email everyday.

Take a shortcut to your negotiation by submitting the form below if:

You are revisiting this page to continue an Inspire negotiation; or
The negotiation has been set up for you and you were given the negotiation name and user name. Unless you were specifically asked to use a password, please do not enter anything in the password field.