A number of noteworthy disputes among businesses, organizations, and individuals made headlines over the last few years and demonstrate the importance of negotiation in business.
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Are Salary Negotiation Skills Different for Men and Women?
Most negotiators don’t engage in the kinds of high-stakes bargaining we read about in publications such as The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times, but almost every negotiator will need advanced salary negotiation skills during the course of her career to deal with a scenario that is, in many ways, the definition of a … Read More
Negotiation in Business: Apple and Samsung’s Dispute Resolution Case Study
For two days in late May 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Gee-Sung Choi met with a judge in the U.S. District Court of Northern California in an attempt to reach a settlement in a high-profile U.S. patent case, a sobering example of negotiation in business.
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Setting Standards in Negotiations
As the starting point from which all commercial transactions occur, from purchasing equipment to setting salaries, negotiatiosn in business is an essential skill no matter what field a negotiator finds herself. Using an objective standard can strengthen your proposal and eliminate emotional bias.
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The Importance of Negotiation in Business and Your Career
What are the essential ingredients to getting ahead in the workplace? Hard work, communication skills, and a generous dose of luck all play a role, of course. Another key ingredient—one that is often overlooked—is the ability to recognize and capitalize on opportunities to negotiate for your career success. Why is negotiation in business important? Because … Read More
Negotiation Case Studies: Google’s Approach to Dispute Resolution
Here’s a great example on how to avoid litigation by pursuing negotiation with your counterparts. In the face of antitrust charges, Google’s guiding principle for dispute resolution is “Don’t litigate, negotiate,” according to the Wall Street Journal.
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Top Ten Posts About Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution is the process of resolving a dispute or a conflict by meeting at least some of each side’s needs and addressing their interests. Conflict resolution sometimes requires both a power-based and an interest-based approach, such as the simultaneous pursuit of litigation (the use of legal power) and negotiation (attempts to reconcile each party’s … Read Top Ten Posts About Conflict Resolution
Contract Negotiations and Business Communication: How to Write an Iron-Clad Contract
In contract negotiations, writing a contract that both encapsulates the negotiated agreement but also incorporates future elements such as the business relationship and the sustainability of the agreement can be a daunting task for even the most experienced negotiators. Executives often leave the legal issues surrounding their deals to their attorneys. While this division of … Read More
A Business Negotiation Case Study: Ending the NHL Lockout
How can negotiators overcome impasse and achieve win-win negotiated agreements at the bargaining table? This example illustrates the power of expanding the focus of the negotiations by looking for tradeoffs.
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The Process of Business Negotiation
Negotiators are more satisfied with the outcome of a negotiation when they think the process has been fair, research shows. To maximize satisfaction and build a strong working relationship, don’t leave the process of business negotiation up to chance. Given the importance of negotiation in business communication, you’d be wise to consider the following seven … Read The Process of Business Negotiation
An International Negotiation Process Leads to a Fragile Agreement in Ukraine
Ever since Russia blockaded the Black Sea at the start of its war on Ukraine, most of Ukraine’s abundant grain harvest has been trapped in silos, far from those who count on it for survival. The closing of ports in Ukraine, one of the world’s great breadbaskets, threatened to bring famine and political unrest to … Read More
Negotiation Case Study: Sincerity’s Power in Negotiation
Most of us have had the experience of delivering an apology that fell on deaf ears. When apologies fail to achieve their aims, poor delivery is usually to blame. The importance of sincerity in such a situation cannot be overstated, because if the recipient thinks your apology is less than sincere, she is unlikely to … Read More
Top Business Negotiations: Michael Bloomberg versus the New York Teachers’ Union
Business negotiators seeking to resolve a dispute should foster a cooperative spirit, framing negotiations around gains rather than losses. And when negotiators are far apart, it may take a professional mediator or other independent party to help bridge the divide.
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How to Deal with Outsiders at the Bargaining Table
How can negotiators anticipate roadblocks earlier in the bidding process? The following example attests to the necessity of thinking through the range of problems you could face in an upcoming negotiation, including threats from deal challengers and outsiders.
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In Business Negotiations for Super Bowl I Tape, NFL Stops the Clock
The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35 to 10 in Super Bowl I. But that’s not the end of the story. In business negotiations, and particularly sales negotiation, enthusiasm is required when trying to convince our counterparts that we have what they need. But that enthusiasm isn’t always infectious. The tale of … Read More
With Second Book Deal, Amy Schumer Gets the Last Laugh
Dissatisfied with her initial book contract, comedian Amy Schumer used her negotiation skills to bargain for an even better contract. Find out how she did it in this article drawn from examples of negotiation in real life.
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Team Building Negotiation Example: Chinese Women Face a “Sticky Floor”
What challenges do Chinese female negotiators face in negotiations in China? Like their counterparts in the West, female negotiators in China encounter barriers to doing business, but instead of a “glass ceiling,” many female Chinese feel they are rooted to a “sticky floor.”
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Jeswald Salacuse Article Published in International Negotiation Journal
Jeswald Salacuse’s article Teaching International Business Negotiation: Reflections on Three Decades of Experience was published in International Negotiation, Volume 15, Number 2. The full article can be purchased here.
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The author has taught international business negotiation in a wide variety of university courses and executive training programs throughout the world during the last three decades. He … Read More
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- Business Negotiations
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Conflict Resolution: Beyond Conflict Avoidance
- How to Deal with Threats: 4 Negotiation Tips for Managing Conflict at the Bargaining Table
- The Pitfalls of Negotiations Over Email
- Case Study of Conflict Management: To Resolve Disputes and Manage Conflicts, Assume a Neutral 3rd Party Role
- How to Handle Conflict in Teams: Lessons from Scientific Collaborations
- Crisis Negotiations
- Police Negotiation Techniques from the NYPD Crisis Negotiations Team
- Famous Negotiations Cases – NBA and the Power of Deadlines at the Bargaining Table
- Crisis Negotiation Lessons: The U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap
- Crisis Negotiation Skills: The Hostage Negotiator’s Drill
- What is Crisis Management in Negotiation?
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Dealmaking
- Perspective Taking and Empathy in Business Negotiations
- The First-Offer Dilemma in Negotiations: Should You Make the First Offer?
- How to Counteroffer in Business Negotiation
- Negotiation Skills: 5 Proven Ways to Build Trust at the Bargaining Table
- Power in Negotiation: Examples of Being Overly Committed to the Deal
- Dispute Resolution
- International Negotiation
- Leadership Skills
- Mediation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Values-Based Role Play Simulations for Improving Mediation Skills
- Types of Mediation: Choose the Type Best Suited to Your Conflict
- Med-Arb vs. Arbitration vs. Mediation: How Hybrid Dispute Resolution Works
- Mediation Training: What Can You Expect?
- Shuttle Diplomacy in Mediation: How Interests-Based Mediators Build Agreement
- Negotiation Skills
- The Role of Threats in Negotiation: Lessons from the 1981 Air Traffic Controllers Strike
- Negotiation Skills: How to Become a Negotiation Master
- Making Concessions in Negotiation: Lessons from Capitol Hill
- Persuasion in Negotiation: How Tracy Chapman Was Convinced to Play at the 2024 Grammys
- For a Mutually Beneficial Agreement, Collaboration is Key
- Negotiation Training
- Salary Negotiations
- Teaching Negotiation
- Win-Win Negotiations
- Win-Lose Negotiation Examples
- Streaming Toward Win-Win Negotiation: Spotify Upgrades Its Negotiating Strategy
- Win-Win Negotiation: How to Keep Your Bargaining Partner Satisfied
- Dear Negotiation Coach: What is the Secret to Negotiating with Kids Successfully?
- For NFL Players, a Win-Win Negotiation Contract Only in Retrospect?
Negotiation and Leadership
NEGOTIATION MASTER CLASS
Negotiation Essentials Online
Beyond the Back Table: Working with People and Organizations to Get to Yes
Articles & Insights
- BATNA
- Business Negotiations
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal Conflict Resolution: Beyond Conflict Avoidance
- How to Deal with Threats: 4 Negotiation Tips for Managing Conflict at the Bargaining Table
- The Pitfalls of Negotiations Over Email
- Case Study of Conflict Management: To Resolve Disputes and Manage Conflicts, Assume a Neutral 3rd Party Role
- How to Handle Conflict in Teams: Lessons from Scientific Collaborations
- Crisis Negotiations
- Police Negotiation Techniques from the NYPD Crisis Negotiations Team
- Famous Negotiations Cases – NBA and the Power of Deadlines at the Bargaining Table
- Crisis Negotiation Lessons: The U.S.-Russia Prisoner Swap
- Crisis Negotiation Skills: The Hostage Negotiator’s Drill
- What is Crisis Management in Negotiation?
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Dealmaking
- Perspective Taking and Empathy in Business Negotiations
- The First-Offer Dilemma in Negotiations: Should You Make the First Offer?
- How to Counteroffer in Business Negotiation
- Negotiation Skills: 5 Proven Ways to Build Trust at the Bargaining Table
- Power in Negotiation: Examples of Being Overly Committed to the Deal
- Dispute Resolution
- International Negotiation
- Leadership Skills
- Mediation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Values-Based Role Play Simulations for Improving Mediation Skills
- Types of Mediation: Choose the Type Best Suited to Your Conflict
- Med-Arb vs. Arbitration vs. Mediation: How Hybrid Dispute Resolution Works
- Mediation Training: What Can You Expect?
- Shuttle Diplomacy in Mediation: How Interests-Based Mediators Build Agreement
- Negotiation Skills
- The Role of Threats in Negotiation: Lessons from the 1981 Air Traffic Controllers Strike
- Negotiation Skills: How to Become a Negotiation Master
- Making Concessions in Negotiation: Lessons from Capitol Hill
- Persuasion in Negotiation: How Tracy Chapman Was Convinced to Play at the 2024 Grammys
- For a Mutually Beneficial Agreement, Collaboration is Key
- Negotiation Training
- Salary Negotiations
- Teaching Negotiation
- Win-Win Negotiations
- Win-Lose Negotiation Examples
- Streaming Toward Win-Win Negotiation: Spotify Upgrades Its Negotiating Strategy
- Win-Win Negotiation: How to Keep Your Bargaining Partner Satisfied
- Dear Negotiation Coach: What is the Secret to Negotiating with Kids Successfully?
- For NFL Players, a Win-Win Negotiation Contract Only in Retrospect?
