
Learning from Ethical Leadership Failures at Boeing
Ethical leadership has proven to be elusive at Boeing, but why? Recent analyses have uncovered common psychological biases that can keep leaders—and all of us—from meeting our … Read This Post

Conflict Styles and Bargaining Styles
What type of bargainer are you? Many negotiation strategies are “one size fits all,” but our unique personalities and life experiences will shape how we carry out … Read Conflict Styles and Bargaining Styles

Negotiating with Difficult Personalities and “Dark” Personality Traits
Have you ever found yourself negotiating with difficult personalities, or negotiating with someone who seemed entirely ruthless and lacking in empathy? From time to time, we may … Read This Post

Strategies to Resolve Conflict over Deeply Held Values
In negotiation, when deeply held beliefs and principles are at stake, typical strategies to resolve conflict may fail, whether in family conflict scenarios or in business. These … Read This Post

Negotiation Logistics: Best Practices for Better Deals
Negotiators are often so intent on preparing for the substance of a negotiation—researching the other party, analyzing their alternatives, and so on—that they neglect to devote adequate … Read This Post

Communication and Conflict Management: Responding to Tough Questions
Most of us feel compelled to respond honestly and completely to direct questions in negotiation, communication and conflict management, even when doing so could hurt us. If … Read This Post

Dispute Resolution Case Study: Conflict on the High Seas
Conflicts over scarce resources are notoriously difficult to resolve. In dispute resolution, long-term thinking can help parties recognize their common goals, a case study from Europe suggests. … Read This Post

Servant Leadership Theory
When considering various leadership models to emulate, leaders have a wide variety to choose from, including participative leadership, charismatic leadership, directive leadership, authoritarian leadership, and paternalistic leadership. … Read Servant Leadership Theory

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

What is Crisis Management in Negotiation?
Organizations often establish elaborate business crisis management plans. Through a rapid, centralized response, an organization can shift swiftly and efficiently from day-to-day operations into crisis-management mode, whether … Read What is Crisis Management in Negotiation?

Are Salary Negotiation Skills Different for Men and Women?
Most negotiators don’t engage in the kinds of high-stakes bargaining we read about in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times, but almost … Read This Post

Setting Standards in Negotiations
As the starting point from which all commercial transactions occur, from purchasing equipment to setting salaries, negotiatiosn in business is an essential skill no matter what field … Read Setting Standards in Negotiations