Consensus-Building Techniques
Consensus-building techniques can help parties facing a group decision reach longer-lasting, more harmonious outcomes than resorting to an up-or-down vote. Several different approaches are available to parties … Read Consensus-Building Techniques
Sales Negotiation Techniques
In sales negotiations, making the first offer is often a smart move. The first offer can anchor the discussion that follows and can have a powerful effect … Read Sales Negotiation Techniques
Lessons Learned from Cultural Conflicts in the Covid-19 Era
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, new types of conflict arose. People would argue on Facebook or Twitter about whether stay-at-home orders had gone too far. … Read This Post
Mediation Process and Business Negotiations: How Does Mediation Work in a Lawsuit?
How does mediation work in a lawsuit? What benefits can mediation offer businesses that deal with multiple contractual agreements, some of which may end in disputes? These … Read This Post
How to Negotiate Under Pressure
At the time, it seemed to be an example of coolheaded dealmaking in the midst of disaster. In 2009, hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis and … Read How to Negotiate Under Pressure
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Calls for U.S. Global Leadership
During a recent talk co-sponsored by the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that democracy could suffer from … Read This Post
The Importance of a Relationship in Negotiation
At the negotiation table, what’s the best way to uncover your negotiation counterpart’s hidden interests? Build a relationship in negotiation by asking questions, then listening carefully. Even … Read The Importance of a Relationship in Negotiation
10 Negotiation Training Skills Every Organization Needs
How can managers and their organizations increase the odds that negotiation training will lead to beneficial long-term results? Here are several pieces of advice, drawn from experts … Read This Post
Dealmaking Secrets from Henry Kissinger
More than 1,600 international relations experts from across the political spectrum overwhelmingly rate Henry Kissinger, who served under former presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, the most … Read Dealmaking Secrets from Henry Kissinger
When Not to Show Your Hand in Negotiations
Here, we consider four types of information that may be best kept under wraps: sensitive or privileged information, information that isn’t yours to share, information that diminishes … Read When Not to Show Your Hand in Negotiations
Negotiation Case Studies: The Bangladesh Factory-Safety Agreements
We can learn a lot from negotiation case studies. On April 24, 2013 an eight-story building in Bangladesh known as Rana Plaza collapsed, killing an estimated 1,129 … Read This Post
Role Negotiation for Leadership Positions
Role negotiation is at least as important as negotiating your pay and benefits for a new job. Here’s how to effectively negotiate your next leadership role. … Read Role Negotiation for Leadership Positions