Discover the Power Of Better Negotiating Negotiation is one skill everyone needs in order to get more of what they want -- to sell more, to keep costs down, to manage better, to strengthen relationships -- to win! Thomas shows you exactly how the best negotiators reach long-lasting positive solutions that build profits, performance, and relationships. This indispensable guide covers all you'll ever need to know about negotiating, including: The 21 rules of successful negotiating -- and how to defend against them! "Quickies" -- specific tips on how to successfully negotiate with bosses, children, car dealers, contractors, auto mechanics, and many others Why Americans are among the worst negotiators on Earth How to overcome your natural reluctance to bargain Why win-win negotiating is so vital How to thoroughly prepare for your negotiations How to deal with counterparts who intimidate or harass you How to negotiate ethically -- and deal with those who don't How to negotiate more successfully across cultural lines Thomas's Truisms -- 50 memorable negotiating maxims The psychology of negotiating, historical illustrations, day-to-day applications, and much, much more!

'Negotiation is not just a process, itâ€TMs an attitude'--one that we all can learn. Patrick Collins, an internationally recognized expert on the subject, offers an original, comprehensive guide to maximizing negotiation skills, whether in a one-on-one encounter or a larger, more formal negotiating session. What he offers is much more than just a guide to "magic words" or a collection of case studies; Collins provides a hard-working handbook on assessing situations and pinpointing the appropriate techniques for any given circumstance.

Describes a method of negotiation that isolates problems, focuses on interests, creates new options, and uses objective criteria to help two parties reach an agreement.

In this text; a former NYPD hostage negotiator combines proven advice with riveting real-life stories to cover every vital aspect of a successful negotiation. --

Regardless of who you are or what you want, you can negotiate anything promises Herb Cohen, the world’s best negotiator. From mergers to marriages, from loans to lovemaking, the #1 bestseller You Can Negotiate Anything proves that “money, justice, prestige, love—it’s all negotiable.” Hailed by such publications as Time, People, and Newsweek, Cohen has advised presidents on everything from domestic policy to hostage crises to combating internal terrorism. His advice: “Be patient, be personal, be informed—and you can bargain successfully for anything.” Inside, you’ll learn the keys to using Herb Cohen’s proven strategy for dealing with your mate, your boss, your credit card company, your children, your lawyer, your best friends, and even yourself: •The three crucial steps to success • Identifying the other side’s negotiating style—and how to deal with it • The win-win technique • Using time to your advantage • The power of persistence, persuasion, and attitude • The art of the telephone negotiation, and much more “Power is based upon perception—if you think you’ve got it then you’ve got it!” affirms Herb Cohen, the world’s expert. And with this book, you’ve got the power to get what you really want right in your hands.

Value Negotiation: How to Finally Get the Win-Win Right examines the complicated world of negotiation and provides a simple and practical approach in helping negotiators learn how to consistently deliver the most possible value at the lowest possible risk in the widest range of situations. The textbook consists of three parts: in Become a Negotiator, challenge yourself to rethink your foundations and assumptions about negotiation. In Prepare for Negotiation, find out how to choose a negotiation goal and strategy, and anticipate critical moments during negotiation. And in Negotiate!, uncover how you can connect with negotiating parties, work towards gaining mutual value, and finally, make the best possible decision. In each part, a wide variety of dialogues, scenarios, discussion questions and exercises have been specially designed to prepare you for commonly experienced situations and settings in negotiation. Value Negotiation also comes with a comprehensive Instructor's Package that includes an instructor's manual, a set of teaching slides, and 14 short videos that portray common scenarios that negotiators are likely to encounter in real life.