Win-Win Bargaining: Private Negotiation, Public Auction, or Both?
Win-win bargaining requires us to choose the right dealmaking process. News stories involving Amazon and Apple highlight the pros and cons of private negotiations, public auctions, and … Read This Post
What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
So, you’re stuck in a serious dispute, but you’re desperate to avoid the hassle and expense of a court case. You’ve heard about alternative dispute resolution but … Read What is Alternative Dispute Resolution?
Power in Negotiation: How Effective Negotiators Project Power at the Negotiation Table
Negotiating power generally comes from one of three sources, according to Northwestern University professor Adam D. Galinsky and New York University professor Joe C. Magee. … Read This Post
The Right Negotiation Environment: Your Place or Mine?
Everyone knows the three rules of real estate: “Location! Location! Location!” When it comes to making deals, choosing the right negotiation environment can be just as important. … Read This Post
The Anchoring Bias: Consumers, Beware!
Retailers often take advantage of the anchoring bias when setting prices. As consumers, we need to be wary of seemingly “great deals” so that we can make … Read The Anchoring Bias: Consumers, Beware!
Cross Cultural Communication: Translation and Negotiation
In previous international negotiation articles from cross cultural negotiation case studies, we have focused on how international negotiators can avoid cognitive biases and overcome cultural barriers. But … Read This Post
Power in Negotiation: Examples of Being Overly Committed to the Deal
When you’re more tightly bound to an agreement than your counterpart is, trouble could follow in negotiation. Manage your escalation of commitment—and level the playing field. … Read This Post
How to Deal with Threats: 4 Negotiation Tips for Managing Conflict at the Bargaining Table
Sooner or later, every negotiator faces threats at the bargaining table. How should you respond when the other side threatens to walk away, file a lawsuit, or … Read This Post
What is Dispute System Design?
Dispute System Design (DSD) is the process of identifying, designing, employing, and evaluating an effective means of resolving conflicts within an organization. In order to be effective, … Read What is Dispute System Design?
Threats in Negotiation: When and How to Make Effective Threats
Threats in negotiation can escalate conflict, trigger impasse—and occasionally lead to breakthroughs. Donald Trump’s frequent threats as U.S. president illuminate threat dos and don’ts. … Read This Post
Expand Your Curriculum with 17 Newly Translated Simulations
Expand Your Curriculum with 17 Newly Translated Simulations
The Teaching Negotiation Resource Center (TNRC) is pleased to announce the expansion of our translated simulation collection. The TNRC … Read This Post
The NAFTA Renegotiation: Big Demands, Small Changes
The NAFTA renegotiation that began in 2017 culminated in tweaks to the existing deal rather than the overhaul President Trump had sought. Here’s some lessons from the … Read This Post