Major Negotiations in History: In Paris Climate Talks, Planning Was Key
Among major negotiations in history, the 2015 Paris climate change talks stood out for their size and complexity. With the United States having exited the Paris Accord—and … Read This Post
Famous Negotiators: Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin
At a January press conference back in 2015, German chancellor Angela Merkel dangled a carrot in front of Russian president Vladimir Putin: the possibility of a summit … Read This Post
Crisis Communication Examples: What’s So Funny?
What’s the best way to respond to a public relations crisis? As recent crisis communication examples show, some organizations and individuals opt for humor, hoping some levity … Read Crisis Communication Examples: What’s So Funny?
Take your BATNA to the Next Level
If your current negotiation reaches an impasse, what’s your best outside option? Most seasoned negotiators understand the value of evaluating their BATNA, or best alternative to a … Read Take your BATNA to the Next Level
Is Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution Education Collaborative Enough?
Cross-cultural conflict resolution education has swung from top-down to bottom-up models in recent years. A new Negotiation Journal article calls for a more balanced approach. … Read This Post
Teach by Example with These Negotiation Case Studies
Negotiation case studies use the power of example to teach negotiation strategies. Looking to past negotiations where students can analyze what approaches the parties took and how … Read This Post
Everyday Negotiation Situations: Should You Negotiate Service Fees?
Imagine that you’re about to hire someone to provide a service—say, to repair your leaky roof, design a new website for your business, or host an online … Read This Post
Dealing with Difficult Clients: Price Negotiations
Dealing with difficult clients is never easy. To get a client relationship off on the right foot, follow guidelines from research to ensure that price negotiations go … Read This Post
Can AI Mediation Help Bridge Political Divides?
A form of AI mediation outperformed human mediators in a recent large-scale study. Although AI mediation could have broad real-world applications, its limitations need to be considered. … Read Can AI Mediation Help Bridge Political Divides?
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
Teaching the Fundamentals: The Best Introductory Negotiation Role Play Simulations
Introductory negotiation courses are taught in law and business schools around the world, but are also increasingly taught to undergraduates and in all types of corporate settings. … Read This Post
How to Win at Win-Win Negotiation
Win-win negotiation, contrary to popular belief, doesn’t require us to choose between collaborating and competing. Here’s how to get the best of both worlds. … Read How to Win at Win-Win Negotiation