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
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
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
Should Women “Lean In” to Create More Value in Negotiations?
Back in early 2008, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg began thinking about hiring Sheryl Sandberg, a vice president at Google and a former chief of staff … Read This Post
Teaching Critical Leadership Skills
Running a multinational corporation, starting a small business, or leading a diplomatic mission all require critical leadership skills. Being an effective leader necessitates negotiating both within your … Read Teaching Critical Leadership Skills
How to Solve Intercultural Conflict
The question of how to solve intercultural conflict is one of the most difficult ones facing negotiators. Misunderstandings and disputes caused by cultural differences can further complicate … Read How to Solve Intercultural Conflict
Negotiating a Salary When Compensation Is Public
Faced with the prospect of negotiating a salary with a new employer, job candidates often feel anxious, confused, and tentative. Historically, organizations have tended to keep information … Read Negotiating a Salary When Compensation Is Public
Will You Avoid a Negotiation Impasse?
In the summer of 2016, Illinois became the only U.S. state in the past 80 years to go an entire year without a full operating budget, according … Read Will You Avoid a Negotiation Impasse?