Before entering an important negotiation meeting, it is essential to be prepared. Many business deals rely on quality negotiation. If a negotiator walks into a meeting without preparation, he or she is likely to fail. Ways to prepare include formulating an agenda, creating a strategy, using time management techniques, knowing limits, and understanding the goals […]
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It is vital in today’s business world to have strong negotiation skills and continue to strengthen them. Besides negotiations training, there are a number of ways for everyone, including highly successful negotiators, to improve his or her negotiation skills. Several things that can improve your existing negotiation skill set are to develop stronger communication skills,
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Being a leader – whether your business is the size of a Fortune 500 or a mom-and-pop store – is stressful. At some point you are bound to face a difficult decision in the midst of a conflict, or will otherwise deal with mounting pressure and expectations. For some leaders, this pressure can be too
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Are you allowing yourself enough time to recharge each night? You cannot give your business 100% if you are sluggish and running on caffeine. While getting proper sleep can be difficult, there are many strategies that can help you stay energized throughout the day. You can rest better, for instance, by maintaining a sleep routine
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It’s time to hire. The resumes come flooding in, and in many respects one is the same as the next. You shuffle them into piles laid across your desk, setting priorities, but how to choose? Hiring decisions don’t have to be an isolating process. Rather, involving current employees as part of the hiring process can
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SNI has the opportunity of working with organizations small and large, regional and worldwide, Fortune 100 and 1000. Globally, SNI has worked in 21 different countries. More than 70% of the world’s purchasing power is located outside of the United States. As a result, we cannot stress enough how important it is to understand and
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An unprecedented deal, years in the making was finalized recently. Facebook purchased WhatsApp for a whopping $19 billion. WhatsApp is a cross-platform mobile messaging app for smart phone users. It enables consumers to send messages across the internet without having to spend money on service fees and long-distance charges. This benefit is critical for overseas
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A mentor is an important influence and indicator of business success. How you define and shape your career is largely based on who you emulate and partner with. But how can you find a mentor or partner to help you create a purposeful career and a meaningful life? By following these steps, you can cultivate
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Do you eat well every day? Do you feel sluggish in the afternoon, succumbing to the urge for caffeine or sugar to get you through the rest of the day? A healthy diet and regular exercise are just the beginnings of a successful life and career. By making healthy lifestyle choices, you enhance your mental,
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Join us in welcoming SNI’s interns for the 2014 Spring semester! Trevin Jaggars Trevin’s main job at SNI is to assist Ron Shapiro on projects and help with any research and writing proposals. He is in grad school at Georgetown for sports industry management. His favorite dessert is cheesecake and he even writes poems! His
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