assignment‚ assume that you are the negotiator who is tasked with a salary (on call time‚ step increases‚ overtime for captains and majors) and benefits (insurance while employed‚ insurance after retirement‚ accrual of leave time‚ retirement multipliers) dispute between a large municipal county with a strong mayor and the sheriff’s department for the county. You are negotiating the contract on behalf of the sheriff’s office. The purpose of this activity is to give you an opportunity to construct a field
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However‚ the principles of fairness‚ seeking mutual benefit and maintaining a relationship are the keys to a successful outcome. Specific forms of negotiation are used in many situations: international affairs‚ the legal system‚ government‚ industrial disputes or domestic relationships as examples. However‚ general negotiation skills can be learned and applied in a wide range of activities. Negotiation skills can be of great benefit in resolving any differences that arise between you and others. Why
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acquiring skills related to conflict resolution‚ self-awareness about conflict strategies‚ conflict communication skills‚ and establishing a structure for management of conflict in your environment. Reported in Bloomberg businessweek by Karen Duncum (2010) there are six ways in which conflicts can be turned into a constructive dynamic: • Stop ignoring conflict; it won’t make it go away. • Act decisively to improve the outcome. • Make the path to resolution open and honest. • Use descriptive
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY There are many factors that help to create a great and effective negotiator. A negotiator’s relative strength is determined by the quality and extent of his/her preparation. The better you understand your interests (why you want what you want); and the better you understand the interests of other parties (why they want what they want)‚ the greater the chance you will be able to reach an desirable solution which leaves the parties feeling as if each has achieved the major portion
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Post negotiation Analysis of Les Florets Case This case particularly resonates with me because it highlights the problems that arise when two individuals have reference points which do not overlap. An impasse was reached between myself (VP of operations for Les Florets) and the Restaurant owner and this was primarily due to the fact that we both had reference points with a ceiling which we felt we could not exceed. Going into this negotiation as the VP of operations my goal was to primarily
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play‚ I knew that Pat would be worried that if I went into bankruptcy he would lose some of the 200k loan that I owed him. My biggest concern going in was that I wanted Pat to pay me for the revised invoice‚ which was the main reason for our current dispute. I knew that Pats target price for the work was 700k‚ which was the original amount. My target was 910k‚ which was the cost of the work that I paid out of pocket. My preparation had me feeling powerless as the negotiations started. Thankfully
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Persuasive Communication and Effective Negotiations Introduction In business the most vital skill is communication. In a setting where ideas are the business‚ it is imperative to be able to communicate those ideas effectively. The most important part of communication is the persuasive message. Communication is defined as a process by which we give and express meaning in an effort to create shared understanding. This process requires a huge range of skills in intrapersonal and interpersonal
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Power Play for Howard “Successful negotiation involves the management of tangibles (e.g.‚ the price or the terms of an agreement) and also the resolution of intangibles”. (Lewicki‚ Sanders‚ and Barry 2005 p. ) With regard to Juwan Howard‚ the Washington Bullets all-star free agent forward went into negotiation with David Falk over a $100 million contract that was offered by NBA. The negotiations that took place were complicated as all parties involved had to decide what the others move was
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Self Appraisal Paper (2500 words) The negotiations class was an insightful experience. It helped me attain a better understanding of my strengths and weaknesses both personally and professionally. It helped put into perspective a lot of my theoretical analysis conducted on group dynamics and‚ most importantly‚ has helped me become a more effective negotiator. My goal with this paper is to communicate the evolution of my negotiation skills during the progression of the course. As a negotiator
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paper will touch upon how we each will use our primary conflict style and ensure that the productive conflict resolution and how we can manage it. To understand what the team is speaking about first we have to understand what conflict is there are different types of conflicts‚ and with all the different types out there‚ there are different styles to ensure productive conflict resolution. According
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