On June 13, the first German Championship in negotiation in the German language will take place in Berlin in the format of the “Classic Management Duel” based on the methodology of Vladimir Tarasov.

8 players will compete for the Cup, playing out 8 negotiation cases.

About the event

The Management Duel is an intellectual public contest between two players, where each aims to demonstrate their skill in solving a given conflicting management situation while taking on different roles.

Participation formats

Player
Judge
Secondant
Spectator

Brief Description of the Classic Management Duel

Case

The duel is based on a negotiation case derived from a real-world management situation involving multiple roles and interests.

1
Gamers

Two duelists, accompanied by their seconds, conduct negotiations at the gaming table—just as in real life.

2
Rounds

The duel consists of two rounds, each lasting 5 minutes; roles are assigned at the beginning of each round.

3
Judges

The proceedings are observed by a panel of 7 judges drawn from three distinct colleges, who evaluate communication, managerial mindset, and negotiation effectiveness according to their respective colleges' criteria.

4
Decision

Following the duel, the judges determine the winners and provide constructive, development-oriented feedback.

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Management Duels combine intensive practical application with strategic thinking and rapid decision-making. At the same time, the format serves as a captivating intellectual spectacle and a platform for high-caliber networking—now available to the Berlin community and its guests. The instructions and rules for the methodology can be found here.

Program