Business professionals are lifelong learners, which means there is always room for education when it comes to refining their negotiating skills. Constant self-examination of your negotiating tactics is important so you can identify what is working and where there is room for improvement. Reading books on the topic of negotiating is a great way for …
Our global economy continues to expand, which means the need to conduct business discussions and negotiations with people from a variety of backgrounds continues to grow. Face-Negotiation Theory was developed by Stella Ting-Toomey to understand how people from different cultures communicate as they manage disagreements and sensitive situations. This theory refers to “face” as a …
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As a project manager, you have a vital and important role to play. In projects of all sizes, you’re responsible for setting the goals and executing them by a deadline, and managing your team from start to finish. Not to mention doing all of this within your budget. Since you are the go-to contact for …
Negotiations are difficult. Whether you are negotiating a merger or negotiating with your child to eat their vegetables, the process can feel impossible at times. Though it is sometimes difficult, negotiations are a key part of life and business. Most everyone has to negotiate at some time or another, even if it’s for something like …
When you enter into negotiations, there are a lot of aspects to consider. You may use different tactics or angles, depending on the situation, and the process often requires improvisation and flexibility to be done well. An experienced negotiator has many different tools under their belt that they can bring out when the situation warrants …
When it comes to negotiation, there are a lot of possible outcomes. In fact, there are often outcomes that you hadn’t even considered, or weren’t on your list of possibilities. Though it’s always good to be prepared, it’s impossible to be ready for every single scenario. Instead, it’s best to develop a list of acceptable …
Negotiating is not a one-time event, but instead a process. As a result, it is necessary to devote a suitable amount of thought and dedication to each component. For example, you will likely spend the bulk of the time involved in the negotiation process preparing for the negotiation. This should consist of analyzing the situation …
Conflict is inevitable. Thus, we will all deal with conflict throughout our lives—often on a consistent basis. For example, people often experience conflict in their personal lives, at work, and even while partaking in recreation or hobbies. However, while conflict can be a natural occurrence, how we handle it can—and should—be developed in ways that …
We negotiate all the time, without even realizing it. In fact, human beings begin negotiating when we are small children, negotiating with our parents when we want something we know we shouldn’t have, or with a friend or sibling that has a toy we covet. As we grow, of course, these negotiations become more complicated. …
Within the last year, we’ve seen a seismic shift in how people interact with businesses. Due to the pandemic—as well as some significant technological advances—a remotely handled customer experience schematic is now front and center for many companies. That means virtual negotiation and persuasion will be key skills for anyone looking to succeed in sales …
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