Effective Negotiation Strategies for Dealing with Competitors
In the business world, organizations take competition for granted, to the extent that they often overlook opportunities to meet their goals by working with one another. But … Read This Post
Diplomatic Negotiations: The Surprising Benefits of Conflict and Teamwork at the Negotiation Table
Let’s take a look back at the 2008 US presidential election and the win-win coalition forged between Barack Obama and his then-rival, Hillary Clinton. As this example … Read This Post
Dealing with Difficult People: Coping with an Insulting Offer in Contract Negotiations
The following “Ask the Negotiation Coach” question was posed to Dwight Golann, Suffolk University Law School professor and negotiation expert: “I deal with legal disputes and would … Read This Post
Reservation Point in Negotiation: Reach Negotiated Agreements by Asking the Right Questions
A reservation point negotiation is a bargaining scenario in which each side is trying to reconcile the other’s highest offer and the other’s lowest price. This negotiation … Read This Post
Dealing with Difficult People and Negotiation: When Should You Give Up the Fight?
Negotiators often fail to recognize when it’s time to walk away from a negotiation dispute – a trap that can squander time, money, and reputations. In a … Read This Post
Online Mediation: A Work in Progress
Online mediation became commonplace during the pandemic, but remains understudied in comparison to in-person mediation. As this mode of practice evolves, two researchers examine its pros and … Read Online Mediation: A Work in Progress
Aggressive Negotiation Tactics: Threats at the Bargaining Table
Broadly speaking, a threat is a proposition that issues demands and warns of the costs of noncompliance. Even if neither party resorts to them, potential threats shadow … Read This Post
Negotiation Advice for Buying a Car: Tips for Improving Your Negotiating Position
How can you negotiate the best possible price for a new car? This is a common negotiation question, and naturally so. A car is one of the … Read This Post
Should You Negotiate a Job Offer?
Should you negotiate a job offer? It’s a question that torments many job candidates—yet according to new research, the answer is crystal clear. … Read Should You Negotiate a Job Offer?
Conflict Styles: From Avoidance to Collaboration
Stuck in a protracted conflict? A better understanding of common conflict styles, based on the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument, could lead to a breakthrough. … Read Conflict Styles: From Avoidance to Collaboration
Dealing with Cultural Barriers in Business Negotiations
If you negotiate regularly on the job, you probably have engaged in multiple business negotiations with counterparts from other cultures. Negotiating across cultural barriers can significantly expand … Read This Post
Causes of Conflict: When Taboos Create Trouble
Among the many causes of conflict, taboo issues that arise in negotiation and other realms can be difficult to address. Here’s how to identify and broach these … Read Causes of Conflict: When Taboos Create Trouble