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AvailablePreparation is Key: Effective negotiation begins with thorough preparation, including understanding your goals, knowing the other party's interests, and researching potential solutions.
Focus on Interests, not Positions: Successful negotiators concentrate on identifying and addressing underlying interests rather than stubbornly sticking to specific positions. This approach often leads to more creative and mutually beneficial solutions.
Effective Communication: Clear and respectful communication is crucial during negotiations. Active listening and articulate expression of your interests help build rapport and understanding between parties.
Negotiation Styles: Understanding different negotiation styles, such as collaborative, competitive, accommodating, or compromising, allows negotiators to adapt their approach to better fit the situation and achieve desired outcomes.
BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement): Knowing your BATNA, or alternative course of action if negotiations fail, provides leverage and helps in assessing the value of potential agreements.
Creating Value: Successful negotiations often involve seeking opportunities to expand the pie and create value for both parties rather than just claiming a share of existing resources.
Managing Emotions: Emotions can impact negotiation outcomes. Effective negotiators manage their emotions and recognize and address emotional dynamics that may influence the negotiation process.
Negotiation Tactics: Familiarity with negotiation tactics, such as anchoring, framing, or concession-making, helps negotiators navigate discussions more strategically.
Building Relationships: Building trust and rapport during negotiations can lead to more favorable outcomes and potentially pave the way for future collaborations.
Closing and Follow-Up: Closing the negotiation with a clear agreement and ensuring follow-up on commitments made helps in solidifying the negotiated outcome and maintaining positive relationships.
Language | English |
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ISBN-10 | 1422114767 |
ISBN-13 | 9781422114766 |
No of pages | 128 |
Font Size | Medium |
Book Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
Published Date | 16 May 2007 |
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Negotiation is the process by which people resolve their differences. Whether those differences involve the purchase of a new automobile, a labor contract dispute, the terms of a sale, or a complex alliance between two companies, resolutions are typically sought through negotiations. This guide will help you prepare, conduct, and close a negotiation successfully