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Reflection Paper On Negotiation

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Self-Reflection Paper
On
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Velu Raju
Oct 2017

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.” – The Buddha

The class room lecture on the concepts of self-awareness and self-management resonated deeply with me. To be keenly aware of one’s emotions and thoughtfully respond (instead of reaction) to stimuli is essential for happiness in life. Through the lecture, case studies, class discussions and additional reading materials it is clear that we all can learn and develop skills that will help us to intelligently respond and negotiate conflicts in a way that is fair and beneficial to all stakeholders.

What are/were your stereotypes /expectations about negotiation/conflict resolution?
1. An interesting point for me to note was the wording of this question that clubbed both negotiation and conflict resolution. Until then I presumed that negotiation is for business situations and conflict resolution is primarily for international diplomacy.
2. I thought I had never (or rarely) negotiated in my life. Through the class lectures, it became evident to me that we negotiate day-in day-out to resolve conflicts with colleagues at work, loved ones at home and the bidder on eBay. We already negotiate!
3. Zero-sum game / Winners take-all. Now I am aware that we can grow the pie of opportunity.
4. Lies and dishonesty is common and maybe even necessary for a “successful” negotiation.
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