In the twelve months that have passed since the global COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, businesses in every industry have undergone the kind of radical changes that would normally take several years. With social distancing guidelines still impacting consumers around the country, businesses have been forced to transfer many of their previously in-person services …
In today’s constantly evolving business environment, one fact will always be true – negotiations are the foundation of any successful business relationship. As more business activities continue to move online due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders of every industry must stay up to date with training trends to equip their teams with …
On its own, conflict is a relatively easy term to define—usually as a disagreement or argument based on a perceived difference, incompatibility, or violation of a shared agreement. Although not all individuals will define the word using this precise terminology, the concept of conflict is generally widely accepted. However, other factors associated with conflict are …
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It seems that life is full of conflict—from the occasional conflicts that arise in our interpersonal relationships to the everyday conflicts that occur in our interactions with strangers. The workplace, too, is a frequent source of conflicts of all shapes and sizes; in fact, over 85% of respondents in a survey of 5,000 people across …
Sales techniques seem to be a dime a dozen in the digital age. If you look hard enough, there is a technique described online for every niche—and when you couple them with an excellent product or an effective service, you can garner a client’s attention and interest in your business quite effectively. However, even the …
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Este año hemos observado una gran cantidad de cambios alrededor del mundo a causa de COVID-19, y el comercio no es excepción alguna. A causa de las cuarentenas globales, vendedores han tenido que aprender a perfeccionar la habilidad de conducir ventas en línea. Así de forma virtual como en persona se aplican muchos de los …
It is important for everyone in your company to hone their negotiation skills, not just for sales and client negotiations but to effectively communicate with each other and resolve issues that hold up productivity. If you are trying to develop a strategy to negotiate with coworkers, keep these methods in mind. Prepare Well in Advance …
Communication is the key to successful negotiations that leave both parties satisfied with the deal’s final terms. One of the key components to successful communications is asking the right questions. When you ask the wrong question, you will likely not get the answer you desire. When you ask the correct questions in any situation, communication …
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Any individual must have keen negotiation skills to achieve success in their career. Whether it means landing the dream job and settling on your desired salary, getting a promotion, acquiring clients, or making sales, the ability to negotiate effectively with the best current resources can make or break a career. Negotiating, in any of these …
The most successful people are the ones that are prepared for every eventuality. As ThriveGlobal points out, “successful people understand how to prepare for great opportunities,” and “success is born when preparation meets opportunity.” We might not always be able to control what opportunities appear in our paths, but we can control how well we …
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