In negotiation, put your best foot forward

New research offers guidance on getting talks off to a strong start.

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Imagine yourself in these negotiating scenarios:

After a freelance designer has finished a big project for your company, you discover some urgent extra work that you should have given him. The designer mentioned that he needs a break and is going to take a few days off. Would you approach him about doing the work, … Read In negotiation, put your best foot forward

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