The Importance of Relationship Building in China
Although most Americans treat those they know differently than they treat strangers, Chinese relationship building towards insiders and outsiders tends to be more extreme than in the … Read The Importance of Relationship Building in China
Dear Negotiation Coach: Dealing with an Exploding Offer
An exploding offer is one with a time limit, which you’ll often find in the job market as employers are looking to hire quickly and may also … Read This Post
How to Negotiate via Text Message
Do you negotiate via text message? If you’re a young person early in your career, there’s a good chance you could easily pull up message strings full … Read How to Negotiate via Text Message
Top International Negotiation Examples: Apple’s Apology in China
In one of the top examples of international negotiation in April 2013, Apple CEO Timothy D. Cook made the unusual move of apologizing to Chinese customers for … Read This Post
Dear Negotiation Coach: What is the Secret to Negotiating with Kids Successfully?
If you’ve ever tried negotiating with kids, you know that you don’t always feel like you have the upper hand. One expert weighs in. … Read This Post
Teach by Example with These Negotiation Case Studies
Negotiation case studies use the power of example to teach negotiation strategies. Looking to past negotiations where students can analyze what approaches the parties took and how … Read This Post
10 Hard-Bargaining Tactics to Watch Out for in a Negotiation
Some negotiators seem to believe that hard-bargaining tactics are the key to success. They resort to threats, extreme demands, and even unethical behavior to try to get … Read This Post
Consensus-Building Techniques
Consensus-building techniques can help parties facing a group decision reach longer-lasting, more harmonious outcomes than resorting to an up-or-down vote. Several different approaches are available to parties … Read Consensus-Building Techniques
Sales Negotiation Techniques
In sales negotiations, making the first offer is often a smart move. The first offer can anchor the discussion that follows and can have a powerful effect … Read Sales Negotiation Techniques
Lessons Learned from Cultural Conflicts in the Covid-19 Era
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, new types of conflict arose. People would argue on Facebook or Twitter about whether stay-at-home orders had gone too far. … Read This Post
Mediation Process and Business Negotiations: How Does Mediation Work in a Lawsuit?
How does mediation work in a lawsuit? What benefits can mediation offer businesses that deal with multiple contractual agreements, some of which may end in disputes? These … Read This Post
How to Negotiate Under Pressure
At the time, it seemed to be an example of coolheaded dealmaking in the midst of disaster. In 2009, hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis and … Read How to Negotiate Under Pressure