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To Break Impasse, Move Beyond Concerns about Fairness in Negotiation

| | Dispute Resolution

Arguments about what constitutes fairness in negotiation can lead parties to talk past each other and get stuck in an impasse. An interest-based approach can often encourage … Read This Post

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Redevelopment Negotiation: The Challenges of Rebuilding the World Trade Center

| | Teaching Negotiation

In the wake of the destruction of the World Trade Center more than 20 years ago in New York City, there were difficult questions and challenges facing … Read This Post

What Are Circular Deals?

| | Dealmaking

Circular deals in which AI companies repeatedly invest in each other have become increasingly common—and could be cause for concern. … Read What Are Circular Deals?

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Overcoming Cultural Barriers in Negotiations and the Importance of Communication in International Business Deals

| | International Negotiation

Communication in negotiation is the means by which negotiators can achieve objectives, build relationships, and resolve disputes. Most negotiators know that it is the most important tool … Read This Post

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Political Negotiation: Negotiating with Bureaucrats

| | International Negotiation

Though officials may claim otherwise, they often have a certain amount of discretion when interpreting laws and making decisions. In government and political negotiation, you therefore must … Read This Post

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To Achieve a Win-Win Situation, First Negotiate with Yourself

| | Negotiation Skills

In business negotiations, our actions and reactions often go against creating a win-win situation. Self-examination can help, writes Getting to Yes author William Ury in his book, … Read This Post

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The Negotiation Process in China

| | International Negotiation

With its booming economy and growing international consumer influence, the role of negotiation in international business is more important than ever and negotiation skills appropriate for China … Read The Negotiation Process in China

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The Hidden Pitfalls of Video Negotiation

| | Negotiation Skills

It used to be that when negotiating counterparts were located far apart, one side or the other would need to get in a car, train, or plane … Read The Hidden Pitfalls of Video Negotiation

Program on Negotiation Establishes New Fund for Foreign Affairs Studies

| | International Negotiation

The Program on Negotiation (PON) at Harvard Law School is proud to announce the creation of the Professor Jeswald W. Salacuse JD’63 Fund, which will support students … Read This Post

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Four Strategies for Making Concessions in Negotiation

| | Daily, Negotiation Skills

Skilled negotiators know that making strategic concessions at the right time can be an effective tactic in a negotiation. In this article, Deepak Malhotra, a professor at … Read This Post

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Right of First Refusal: A Potentially Win-Win Negotiation Tool

| | Business Negotiations

Looking for ways to get more value out of your sales negotiations? You may be able to do so by negotiating a right of first refusal. A … Read This Post

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Dear Negotiation Coach: Responding (Or Not) to an Ultimatum in Negotiation

| | Dispute Resolution

Many times in our lives, we will encounter an ultimatum in negotiation. Sometimes the ultimatum is real, and often times it is not. However, there are ways … Read This Post