Prospering in a Multiparty Trade Zone

| | Business Negotiations

With thorough preparation, the help of a trained mediator, and useful reports from subgroups, participants in a multiparty negotiation should be able to find their way to … Read Prospering in a Multiparty Trade Zone

Conflict Management: Obama Compromises on Birth Control Rule

| | Conflict Resolution

On February 1, the Obama administration proposed a compromise to a federal policy requiring health insurance plans to provide free contraceptives to women.

The proposal would expand the … Read This Post

Negotiate, Don’t Litigate

| | Conflict Resolution

When you’re thinking about resolving a dispute in court, it’s crucial to remember that the decision that will be imposed on you is binding.

If blinders lead … Read Negotiate, Don’t Litigate

Managing Status in Negotiation

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Concerns about status will arise in any negotiation. How can you deal with them, both in yourself and in others? The following six guidelines can help in … Read Managing Status in Negotiation

Moving to a Different Table

| James K. Sebenius | Business Negotiations

When a negotiation reaches an impasse (or, preferably, sooner), it’s important to consider that you may be at the wrong table.

What other individuals or groups might be … Read Moving to a Different Table

To Improve Your Negotiation Skills, Learn from a Pro

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On February 16, in the midst of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) All-Star weekend, members of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) unanimously voted to oust Billy … Read This Post

Once a Quarter is Not Enough

| | Conflict Resolution

An American company and a Japanese company formed a joint-venture to manufacture gauges and measurement equipment for sale in Asia. … Read Once a Quarter is Not Enough

A Better Approach to Decision Making

| | Negotiation Skills

When you’re making important decisions during a negotiation and have the luxury of time, what’s the alternative to Blink?

Should you completely ignore your rapid cognitions?

In the … Read A Better Approach to Decision Making

The Universal Negotiauction

| | Business Negotiations

The sale of Vivendi Universal Entertainment in the summer of 2003 was one recent high-profile negotiauction. … Read The Universal Negotiauction

An International Negotiation for an All-American Brand

| | International Negotiation

On February 14, the news broke that Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by Warren Buffett, is planning to purchase H.J. Heinz—and its iconic Heinz ketchup—for $23 billion. … Read This Post

Bet you didn’t know… Personnel matters in negotiation.

| | Business Negotiations

When outsiders become overachievers
When faced with the task of assigning a subordinate to represent their organization in a negotiation, managers might look for strong negotiating experience, intelligence, … Read This Post

Learning from the deficit-reduction talks

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Does anyone down there know how to cut a deal?” Senate Republican Mitch McConnell said to Vice President Joe Biden. It was Sunday, December 30, 2012, the … Read Learning from the deficit-reduction talks