Negotiation Success is in the Planning

Amber

The drama and theatrics one sees during conflict and confrontations easily leads one to believe that negotiation success lies in persuasiveness, eloquence, and clever maneuvering. What good court room drama would be without these critical factors for entertainment? While these elements may be the enjoyable part for some negotiators, and […]

The Chess Player’s Guide to Negotiation

Amber

Many negotiators still use Sun Tzu’s Art of War as an authoritative reference. Now, while Art of War may be a good battle textbook; it’s a lousy guide for modern negotiations. Let’s face it; any approach that relies on calling the other party ‘the enemy’ is going to have problems […]

Role of Body Language in Business Negotiation

Amber

I believe you always desire the best in your business negotiations. I know that you want to achieve your negotiation goals and objectives, and have winning scenarios. Aren’t these your negotiation aspirations? For a start, we know that body language is the unspoken or non-verbal mode of communication. It comprises […]