Using E-Mediation and Online Mediation Techniques for Conflict Resolution
Suppose you want to hire a mediator to help you resolve a conflict that you’re having with an individual or a company, but for various reasons, meeting … Read This Post
Communication in Negotiation: How Hard Should You Push?
Communication in negotiation is a critical factor, especially when a counterpart might not be amenable to agreement. … Read This Post
4 Sales Negotiation Traps—and How to Overcome Them
Whether you’re planning to put your home up for sale, trying to unload excess merchandise, or searching for new clients, there’s a good chance you’ll make your … Read This Post
Negotiation Team Dynamics: The Divide-and-Conquer Strategy
Negotiation team dynamics can allow for a range of novel negotiation techniques, including the divide-and-conquer strategy. … Read This Post
Teach Your Students to Negotiate the Technology Industry
Technology is a pervasive feature of modern life, providing countless benefits ranging from new cancer treatments to smart phones. Especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read This Post
Navigating Family Business Negotiation
In 2023, a long-simmering feud among Rupert Murdoch’s four oldest children exploded into a public battle. Two years later, a seemingly simple family business negotiation resolved the … Read Navigating Family Business Negotiation
Negotiation Skills for Win-Win Negotiations
A few characteristics of negotiation styles include hard bargaining tactics focused on claiming as much value as possible and integrative negotiation strategies such as value creation or … Read Negotiation Skills for Win-Win Negotiations
Winner’s Curse: Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
Imagine that at the beginning of class, a professor produces a jar full of coins and announces that he is auctioning it off. Students can write down … Read Winner’s Curse: Negotiation Mistakes to Avoid
Successes & Messes: A Notoriously Bad Business Contract
In business contract negotiations, we’re sometimes tempted to break the mold and do things in a new and entirely different way. But if our strategies aren’t supported … Read This Post
What Is Collective Leadership?
When we think of successful leaders, we typically envision a solitary person—a president, CEO, or entrepreneur—drawing on their vision, charisma, and drive to inspire and direct others. … Read What Is Collective Leadership?
The Pros and Cons of Back-Channel Negotiations
Back-channel negotiations have been used in numerous conflicts across the globe, including the Israeli-Palestinian peace process from 1994 to 1996 and the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979–1980. … Read The Pros and Cons of Back-Channel Negotiations
The Pitfalls of Negotiations Over Email
Negotiation research suggests that email often poses more problems than solutions when it comes to relationships, information exchange, and outcomes in conflict resolution negotiation scenarios. First, establishing … Read The Pitfalls of Negotiations Over Email