Four Rules for Effective Negotiations

Gina Blair and Daniel Trent cooperate and collaborate to achieve a common objective throughout their negotiation. A cooperative negotiation style is demonstrated as they combine their points of view regarding their clients concerns with outcomes to effectively solve the issues raised. The main focus of the negotiation is to reach an agreement rather than a continuous dispute. Accordingly, the conflicting objectives were resolved by compromises and solutions but forward by both Gina and Daniel. The negotiation style used between Gina and Daniel is described as principled negotiation where both parties jointly attack the problems arising to achieve a compromise.

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with not being afraid to ask what it is that you want from a deal. She states firmly,

This paper presents my reflections on the Negotiations: Strategy and practice coursework in the MBA program at Said Business School, University of Oxford. My paper will present various reflections on different themes of negotiation simulation undertaken by me during the course. This course has allowed investigating and reflecting on key drivers of negotiation techniques for me. I have learned that transparency and coalition are the core tenet of negotiation for me. For the purpose of this reflective exercise, I will conduct a comparative analysis of the process, dynamics and outcomes based on the themes such as negotiation styles, bargaining zones, power, emotion, coalitions, value claiming vs value creation etc. for the below-mentioned simulations:

Negotiations are something that everyone experiences and does at some level. Even if informal, people negotiate and barter using what they have to offer to get what they want all of the time. However, there are times in life where the negotiations are much more serious and the stakes a lot higher. Whether official or unofficial, there are negotiation tactics and conditions that should be watched out for because they are a sign of potential problems.

Prepare responses to the questions below after viewing the Negotiation Strategy and Tactics Tutorial in this week's lecture. In drafting your answers to the questions, make sure that you apply course concepts in your answers.

In this negotiation exercise, I was assigned as the Seaborne Governor’s negotiator as part of a six member party meeting to negotiate a deal with Harborco to build and operate a deepwater port off the coast of Seaborne. The Governor on the whole was very interested in seeing this deepwater port built in Seaborne as she believes that the size of the project would provide the stimulus for a dramatic recovery in the state.

5. Successful negotiation involves the management of ____________ (e.g., the price or the terms of agreement) and also the resolution of __________.

It is a complex social process which already becomes part and parcel of our society.

I feel that the most important part of negotiation is relationship building. When you build a solid relationship on trust, you are more likely to come to agreements even if you have to come up with different alternatives. I know that when I buy or negotiate things, I like to go to people I have a solid foundation with. If I don’t know someone then I ask

The negotiation style that I will consider in discussing the expenses related to maintaining quality patient care with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of my organization is the PN using its four basic points. Utilization of effective communication and active listening are important parts of negotiating skills. The first step is to separate the people from the problem, the issue here is the cost of maintaining quality of care. You need to understand that you and your CFO might have differing set of interests such as you may want to add more nursing staff to reach your goal, but your CFO is looking at maintaining the cost and at the same time provide quality of care by working smarter. The second step is to focus on

The topic for my real world negotiation is to come to an agreement with my supervisor for a promotion as well as an increased salary. I currently work as a student assistant at the student services Planning, Enrollment Management, and Student Affairs (PEMSA) department. My goal is to increase my hourly pay from $10.15 to $12.70, a 25% increase. Having worked in this department for three years, I have taken on tasks not part of my job description such as processing return mail, data entry, and supervision.

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In today’s competitive scenario, achieving successful results through negotiations has become more important. But often negotiations face either complete failures or achieve far less than its actual potential. Also, such unsuccessful negotiations may perennially damage the reputation and relationships amongst the counterparties involved.

Negotiation is all about a strategy. The end result is usually to end a problem that someone is having, whether it is personally or