Mnookin interviewed about Kagan nomination

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PON Chair, Robert Mnookin was interviewed yesterday about the nomination of former Harvard Law School Dean, Elena Kagan.  Click here to read the article. … Read Mnookin interviewed about Kagan nomination

Great expectations?

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Adapted from “Faulty Expectations,” first published in the Negotiation newsletter.

One of the most common, clear recommendations to emerge from negotiation literature is the need to consider the … Read Great expectations?

Gain greater leverage with sole suppliers

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Adapted from “Negotiating with Sole Suppliers,” by David Lax (managing principal, Lax Sebenius LLC), first published in the Negotiation newsletter.

Negotiators often wonder how to do business with … Read Gain greater leverage with sole suppliers

Staying in touch with strategic partners

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Adapted from “Handle with Care: Negotiating Strategic Alliances,” by Lawrence Susskind (professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology), first published in the Negotiation newsletter.

Some business partnerships are more … Read Staying in touch with strategic partners

Dropping anchors

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Adapted from “Anchors or Trial Balloons?”, first published in the Negotiation newsletter.

The power of anchors in negotiation has been demonstrated time and again. Sellers who demand … Read Dropping anchors

Powerful Thoughts

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For many people, thinking about the role of power in negotiation can be paralyzing. In fact, the same people who are anxious about negotiating in general tend … Read Powerful Thoughts

“The Future of Cuba, Cuban-Americans, and the U.S. Government: Reconciliation or War Crime Tribunals and Property Restitution?”

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“The Future of Cuba, Cuban-Americans,
and the U.S. Government:
Reconciliation or War Crime Tribunals and Property Restitution?”

with

Jorge I. Dominguez
and
Anita Snow

Date: May 4, 2010

Time: 4-6 PM
Where: CGIS Building, … Read This Post

Prof. Guhan Subramanian featured in Forbes India

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Professor Guhan Subramanian was featured in Forbes India in April 2010. Professor Subramanian discusses his latest book Negotiauctions: New Dealmaking Strategies for a Competitive Marketplace, which was … Read Prof. Guhan Subramanian featured in Forbes India

When women make good agents

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Adapted from “When Does Gender Matter in Negotiation?” by Dina W. Pradel (vice president, Y2M), Hannah Riley Bowles (professor, Harvard Kennedy School), and Kathleen L. Mcginn (professor, … Read When women make good agents

Too much commitment?

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Adapted from “Are You Overly Committed to the Deal?” First published in the Negotiation newsletter.

A telecommuter hires a carpenter to build a workstation for her home … Read Too much commitment?

Aggressive Negotiation Tactics: Threats at the Bargaining Table

Overestimating our resolve

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Adapted from “Predicting Your Response to Conflict,” first published in the Negotiation newsletter.

Imagine an upcoming negotiation. How will you respond if your opponent seems bent … Read Overestimating our resolve

Winners of Harvard Law School’s 57th annual Williston Competition Announced

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Winners of Harvard Law School’s 57th annual Williston Competition, Harvard’s annual contract negotiation and drafting competition for first-year law students, were announced on Monday, April 5.

This year’s … Read This Post