Don’t be caught unprepared by hard bargainers, warn Robert Mnookin, Scott Peppet, and Andrew Tulumello in their book Beyond Winning.
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The Negotiation Process in China
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 are in high-demand. Here are a few negotiation tips to help you successfully navigate your next round of business negotiations in China.
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Power in Negotiations: How to Maximize a Weak BATNA
In business negotiations, we tend to assume that it’s the more financially successful party that has an edge. But if that party has a weak BATNA, or best alternative to a negotiated agreement, it could be the seemingly weaker party that comes out on top.
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10 Great Examples of Negotiation in Business
A number of noteworthy disputes among businesses, organizations, and individuals made headlines in 2013 and demonstrate the importance of negotiation in business.
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In Employment Contract Negotiation, “No Haggling” Isn’t the Answer
Back in spring 2015, Ellen Pao, the former CEO of social networking and news website Reddit, revealed in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that her company had taken a bold move in its efforts to create an “equal opportunity environment for everyone” at the company. Specifically, Reddit no longer negotiates salary with job … Read More
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How to Balance Your Own Values in Negotiation
What are the best negotiation examples from real life? Imagine that you’ve been negotiating the sale of a property that is owned by your company. The buyer has made an attractive offer that you’ve tentatively accepted. Your boss is pleased with the terms as they stand, but suggests that you go back to the buyer … Read More
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- Negotiation Tactics, BATNA and Examples for Creating Value in Business Negotiations
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- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Negotiations
- Police Negotiation Techniques from the NYPD Crisis Negotiations Team
- In This Greece Crisis Negotiation, Tough Conditions May Have Affected the Deal
- Crisis Negotiations: After the West Coast Ports Conflict, Damage Remained
- What is Crisis Management in Negotiation?
- Famous Negotiations Cases – NBA and the Power of Deadlines at the Bargaining Table
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Ethics in Negotiations: How to Deal with Deception at the Bargaining Table
- Dealing with Difficult People and Negotiation: When Should You Give Up the Fight?
- Negotiation Strategies: Bernie Sanders’ Pragmatic Approach to Negotiating in the Senate
- How to Renegotiate a Bad Deal
- When Dealing with Difficult People, Try a Complementary Approach
- Dealmaking
- Dispute Resolution
- International Negotiation
- The Importance of Relationship Building in China
- Famous Negotiators: Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin
- Best Negotiators in History: Nelson Mandela and His Negotiation Style
- The Negotiation Process in China
- How to Overcome Cultural Barriers in Communication – Cultural Approximations of Time and the Impact on Negotiations
- Leadership Skills
- Pope Francis and the Benefits of Servant Leadership in Negotiations
- Leadership Styles in Negotiation: The Case of Ebay and Paypal
- Impact of Leadership Styles on Strategic Decisions: Taylor Swift and Apple Music at the Negotiation Table
- Negotiation Skills and Bargaining Techniques from Female Executives
- Bargaining at a Fever Pitch
- Mediation
- Dispute Resolution: The Advantages of a Neutral Third-Party Mediator
- What Makes a Good Mediator?
- Techniques for Leading Multiparty Negotiations: Structuring the Bargaining Process
- How Mediation Works When Both Parties Agree They Need Help Resolving the Dispute
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training: Mediation Curriculum
- Negotiation Skills
- Negotiation Training
- Salary Negotiations
- Teaching Negotiation
- Win-Win Negotiations
- Win-Win Negotiation Strategies for Rebuilding a Relationship
- 5 Win-Win Negotiation Strategies
- Negotiation Examples: Negotiating for a Win Win Coalition at the Bargaining Table
- How to Use Tradeoffs to Create Value in Your Negotiations
- For NFL Players, a Win-Win Negotiation Contract Only in Retrospect?