The Secret To Successful Distributive Bargaining

You goal is to get as much value as you can in your next negotiation

So this thing that we call negotiating actually has two different parts to it. The first is called integrative bargaining and it is where we look for ways to increase the pie of value for all parties, often by identifying differences across issues and making tradeoffs. The second is where we use our negotiation styles … Read more

Negotiators Need To Know How To Use 5 Conflict Resolution Strategies

When negotiators have to resolve conflicts, they need resolution strategies

When negotiators have to resolve conflicts, they need resolution strategies Image Credit: Photo by Victor Benard on Unsplash So during a negotiation, when you know the other side is wrong in how they are viewing the world, what do you do? If you are like most of us, you probably have a tendency to try … Read more

Bargaining Strategies When You’re Dealing With A Fixed Pie

To claim your fair share, you have to first take the time to prepare properly

As negotiators, we understand that when we enter into a negotiation we need to use our negotiation styles and negotiating techniques to both collaborate and compete with the other side of the table. It is our job to increase the pie of value for all parties, often by identifying differences across issues and making tradeoffs. … Read more

Tips For Negotiating Online

The challenge of negotiating online is trying to generate rapport

When we enter into a negotiation, we are facing a number of different challenges. One of the biggest can be cultural barriers to communication if the other side comes from a different background than you do. In order to overcome such issues, we need to find different ways to use our negotiation styles and negotiating … Read more

The Best Ways To Resolve Conflicts During A Negotiation

When managing conflict, you’ll need to have some conflict resolution strategies

When managing conflict, you’ll need to have some conflict resolution strategies Image Credit: JD Hancock Let’s face it: conflict happens in every negotiation. The very process of negotiating using our negotiation styles and negotiating techniques with someone seems to open the door to allowing conflict to come in. How do we deal with conflict when … Read more

What To Do When You Are Up Against A Hard Bargainer

If you are not careful, then the best hard-bargaining tactics can catch you off guard

So who will you be negotiating with during your next negotiation? Are you going to be dealing with a hard bargainer? There are some negotiators out there who seem to think that if they want to get their way in a negotiation then they are going to have to use hard-bargaining negotiation styles and negotiating … Read more

Negotiating The Hard Way

Every negotiation that we engage in is different. The other side of the table has their own set of goals that they want to accomplish and how they plan on going about achieving them can be different during each negotiation. Sometimes the other side may decide that they want to play hardball with us – … Read more

Counterstrike: 5 Ways Negotiators Can Deal With Threats During A Negotiation

There you are in your next sales negotiation and everything is flying along nicely. All of a sudden, wham! The other side goes and suddenly threatens you with something if you don’t do or agree to one of their demands. Oh, oh – that “Dummy’s Guide To Negotiating” book that you read last month didn’t … Read more

6 Things A Sales Negotiator Needs To Know About Using Threats During A Negotiation

Who doesn’t like to use a threat during sales negotiations every so often? Threats are yet another one of the negotiation styles and negotiating techniques that we can use. It’s like a big stick that you can haul out and set on the table. There it sits, out where everyone can see it and the … Read more

Legal Intimidation: 5 Ways To Defend Against It

Hear any good lawyer jokes lately? When we are negotiating we like to think that we’re prepared for almost any possibility. However, there’s one thing that can cause the blood of even a seasoned negotiator to run cold: the threat of legal action. All of the negotiation styles and negotiating techniques in the world aren’t … Read more