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The book "Bargaining for Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People" challenges traditional views on negotiation by debunking the misconception that only competitive, cut-throat individuals can be successful negotiators. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, good listening skills, and thorough preparation and research. The book suggests that effective negotiation is not about being smart or clever, but about understanding the needs and wants of the other party. It also introduces the idea that negotiation may not always be the best route to resolve a conflict, and other methods such as influence or persuasion could be more effective depending on the situation.
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Negotiations are polarizing; people tend to love them or hate them. A common misconception is that only competitive, cut-throat sharks can be successful negotiators. But you do not need to build up a thick skin in preparation for a negotiation. Social science experiments have shown that the most effective negotiators are people who like to collaborate and are good listeners who spend lots of time in preparation and research. One of the keys to effective negotiation is not how smart or clever you are, but how much you know about what the other side needs and wants. Depending on the situation, you may even consider taking an alternate route other than negotiation to resolve a conflict. Here is a chart that shows when you may need to progress to a negotiation situation rather than just using influence or persuasion to get what you want or need.
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