You say you would never lie during a negotiation. Your ethical standards are solid—right? But imagine that after spending months looking for a new job, you’ve received an attractive offer to serve as the director of innovation for a growing start-up company.
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issues of negotiation
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Negotiation Logistics: Best Practices for Better Deals
Negotiators are often so intent on preparing for the substance of a negotiation—researching the other party, analyzing their alternatives, and so on—that they neglect to devote adequate time to critical negotiation logistics, such as where to negotiate, how formal or informal talks should be, and even the shape of the negotiating table.
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Difficult Negotiation Going Nowhere? Consider an Apology
If you’ve ever offended a fellow negotiator with words or actions, you know how hard it can be to make amends.
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Negotiation in the News: In a new role, Hollywood actresses fight for equitable pay
In December 2014, leaks of data hacked from Sony Pictures revealed pay inequities between men and women, both actors and studio executives. The revelations drew attention in Hollywood and beyond about the lingering salary gap between men and women. In particular, the news that American Hustle stars Jennifer Lawrence and Amy Adams were paid less … Read More
Negotiating the Path of Abraham: The Flip Side of the Middle East
The Abraham Path Initiative and the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School are pleased to present:
Negotiating the Path of Abraham: The Flip Side of the Middle East
with
William Ury
Co-author of “Getting to Yes” and co-founder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation
and
Dave Cornthwaite, Leon McCarron, Hannah Messerli,
James Sebenius, and José Filipe Torres
Saturday October 10
1:30-5 PM
Milstein East B, Wasserstein Hall
Harvard Law School Campus
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Dealmaking: Help Your Agreement Go the Distance
Help your agreement go the distance If your deal doesn’t work in the real world, it’s not worth the paper it’s printed on. Here’s expert advice on increasing the odds of successful implementation.
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In negotiation, are your differences holding you back?
In July 2012, Google executive Marissa Mayer, a top contender for the position of CEO of Yahoo, had a dazzling interview with the struggling Internet company’s board of directors. Mayer presented a detailed, impressive plan to lead each sector of Yahoo’s business, and she skillfully reassured board members about her perceived weaknesses, reports Bethany McLean … Read More
The Enduring Power of Anchors
In past issues of Negotiation, we’ve reviewed the anchoring effect – the tendency for negotiators to be overly influenced by the other side’s opening bid, however arbitrary. When your opponent makes an inappropriate bid on your house, you’re nonetheless likely to begin searching for data that confirms the anchor’s viability. This testing is likely to … Read More
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Articles & Insights
BATNA
- What is BATNA? How to Find Your Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement
- Negotiation research you can use: The irrational impact of disappearing BATNAs
- BATNA and Other Sources of Power at the Negotiation Table
- Negotiation Examples: How Crisis Negotiators Use Text Messaging
- Take your BATNA to the Next Level
- Business Negotiations
- Conflict Resolution
- Tough Topics in Negotiation: Negotiating a Non-Compete Agreement with Employers
- How to Deal with Threats: 4 Negotiation Tips for Managing Conflict at the Bargaining Table
- Do Attitudes in Negotiation Influence Results?
- The Pitfalls of Negotiations Over Email
- In Real-Life Conflict Scenarios, Promote Constructive Dissent
- Crisis Negotiations
- Learning from crisis negotiations
- What is Crisis Management in Negotiation?
- Famous Negotiations Cases – NBA and the Power of Deadlines at the Bargaining Table
- Negotiation in the News: Last Negotiating Moves From A Never-Boring President
- Police Negotiation Techniques from the NYPD Crisis Negotiations Team
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Negotiating with the Enemy
- Negotiation Tactics for Bargaining with Difficult People: The Comcast Merger
- Ethics in Negotiations: How to Deal with Deception at the Bargaining Table
- Managing Difficult Conversations: Achieving Objectives with Backmapping Negotiation Strategies
- When Dealing with Difficult People, Try a Complementary Approach
- Dealmaking
- Dispute Resolution
- International Negotiation
- Cross-Cultural Communication in Business Negotiations
- How to Overcome Cultural Barriers in Negotiation
- Best Negotiators in History: Nelson Mandela and His Negotiation Style
- How to Overcome Cultural Barriers in Communication – Cultural Approximations of Time and the Impact on Negotiations
- The Negotiation Process in China
- Leadership Skills
- Negotiations, Gender, and Status at the Bargaining Table
- How to Negotiate in Cross-Cultural Situations
- Organizational Leadership: Negotiating Buy-In to Your Cause
- Leadership Styles in Negotiation: The Case of Ebay and Paypal
- Leadership Skills in Negotiation: How to Negotiate Equity Incentives with Senior Management
- Mediation
- Mediation Techniques – Resolve Disputes and Manage Conflict with These Mediation Skills
- The Mediation Process and Dispute Resolution
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training: Mediation Curriculum
- Types of Mediation: Choose the Type Best Suited to Your Conflict
- Why is Negotiation Important: Mediation in Transactional Negotiations
- Negotiation Skills
- How Much Does Personality in Negotiation Matter?
- How to Negotiate Under Pressure
- Reservation Point in Negotiation: Reach Negotiated Agreements by Asking the Right Questions
- Dear Negotiation Coach: Can Negotiation Theory Help Us Understand Our Religious Identity?
- Understanding Different Negotiation Styles
- Negotiation Training
- Ethics and Negotiation: 5 Principles of Negotiation to Boost Your Bargaining Skills in Business Situations
- 10 Negotiation Training Skills Every Organization Needs
- Best Negotiation Books: A Negotiation Reading List
- Dear Negotiation Coach: Breaking Bad News in Negotiation
- Collaborative Negotiation Examples: Tenants and Landlords
- Salary Negotiations
- Teaching Negotiation
- New Simulation on Bidding in an International Business Negotiation: Euro-Idol
- Dear Negotiation Coach: What Are Business Negotiation Skills for Entrepreneurs?
- Teaching Mediation: Exercises to Help Students Acquire Mediation Skills
- Check Out the International Investor-State Arbitration Video Course
- Learn from the Best with the Great Negotiator Case Studies
- Win-Win Negotiations