Best Practice Workplace Negotiations offers a systematic approach to developing negotiating skills. It serves as an introduction to current best practices in negotiation that can be applied across a broad range of business situations. This up-to-the-minute course covers win-win vs. win-lose negotiations; the BATNA concept (best alternative to a negotiated agreement¿what every negotiator should have in his mind before entering into any negotiation); walk-away price, or reserve point; negotiation as a logical set of process steps¿preparation, initial moves, application of tactics, and post-deal evaluation; and the power of persuasive communication in negotiations.

Understand the context of negotiations to achieve better results Negotiation has always been at the heart of solving problems at work. Yet today, when people in organizations are asked to do more with less, be responsive 24/7, and manage in rapidly changing environments, negotiation is more essential than ever. What has been missed in much of the literature of the past 30 years is that negotiations in organizations always take place within a context—of organizational culture, of prior negotiations, of power relationships—that dictates which issues are negotiable and by whom. When we negotiate for new opportunities or increased flexibility, we never do it in a vacuum. We challenge the status quo and we build out the path for others to negotiate those issues after us. In this way, negotiating for ourselves at work can create small wins that can grow into something bigger, for ourselves and our organizations. Seen in this way, negotiation becomes a tool for addressing ineffective practices and outdated assumptions, and for creating change. Negotiating at Work offers practical advice for managing your own workplace negotiations: how to get opportunities, promotions, flexibility, buy-in, support, and credit for your work. It does so within the context of organizational dynamics, recognizing that to negotiate with someone who has more power adds a level of complexity. The is true when we negotiate with our superiors, and also true for individuals currently under represented in senior leadership roles, whose managers may not recognize certain issues as barriers or obstacles. Negotiating at Work is rooted in real-life cases of professionals from a wide range of industries and organizations, both national and international. Strategies to get the other person to the table and engage in creative problem solving, even when they are reluctant to do so Tips on how to recognize opportunities to negotiate, bolster your confidence prior to the negotiation, turn 'asks' into a negotiation, and advance negotiations that get "stuck" A rich examination of research on negotiation, conflict management, and gender By using these strategies, you can negotiate successfully for your job and your career; in a larger field, you can also alter organizational practices and policies that impact others.

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.

Finally...a negotiation framework that encourages a positive outcome for both parties. This book takes the "win/win" concept a step further to make negotiating a more gratifying experience—even if you don’t get exactly what you want. Interpersonal Negotiations: Breaking Down the Barriers builds on mutual understanding and respect for each other's needs and provides a proven framework for fulfilling them. You’ll discover the secrets that can help turn an adversary into an advocate. You will learn how to: • Ensure a safe, fair, and effective negotiation process • Direct the negotiation process to create mutual understanding and acceptance • Recognize and understand your own needs and those of the other person • Make it easy for others to understand your needs • Be creative and persistent to address and resolve blocks to successful negotiation • Assess the other person's behavioral and emotional responses • Acknowledge your own and the other person's perceptions and beliefs • Avoid getting mired in the process. This is an ebook version of the AMA Self-Study course. If you want to take the course for credit you need to either purchase a hard copy of the course through amaselfstudy.org or purchase an online version of the course through www.flexstudy.com.

This book features the negotiating strategies of one of the most famous deal makers in sports history. Ronald M. Shapiro's approach is centered around the importance of building relationships. The book includes chapters on win-lose negotiation, win-win negotiation, listening, preparation, proposals, personality types, and unlocking deadlocks.

DR. GARY S. GOODMAN is the best-selling author of more than twentyfive books and thousands of articles. He is also creator of the applauded training program, “Best Practices in Negotiation,” offered at U.C. Berkeley and UCLA Extension, as well as at organizations worldwide. As an attorney, Fortune 1000 management consultant, and celebrated speaker and lecturer, Dr. Goodman has personally negotiated more than a thousand contracts for his companies and for his clients. Drawing from the best-published sources and his own ample experiences, Dr. Goodman shares tips and techniques for negotiating everyday transactions as well as mega-deals. You will discover: The six-step Anatomy of a Negotiation Transaction, a guide from the inception to the execution of an agreement How to avoid common pitfalls and dirty tricks when negotiating How not to give away the store The 3 “T”s in any negotiation: Text, Tone, and Timing When you should grab their first offer The secret to detecting 3 types of liars How to read your counterpart’s pain threshold The best way to counter dirty tricks No Job Offer? Negotiate Reconsideration! How to negotiate Less Job Stress! Five traps to avoid in preparing for a negotiation Unique and counter-intuitive advice to finding better bargains on cars and housing There is a lot of room for creativity in negotiating, but few folks pay attention to the possibilities. You need LOTS of tools, techniques, strategies, ploys, feints, and bluffs in order to come out on top. That’s why expert negotiator Dr. Gary Goodman has provided you with no fewer than 77 Best Practices!

From the authors of Women Don’t Ask, the groundbreaking book that revealed just how much women lose when they avoid negotiation, here is the action plan that women all over the country requested—a guide to negotiating anything effectively using strategies that feel comfortable to you as a woman. Whether it’s a raise, that overdue promotion, an exciting new assignment, or even extra help around the house, this four-phase program, backed by years of research and practical success, will show you how to recognize how much more you really deserve, maximize your bargaining power, develop the best strategy for your situation, and manage the reactions and emotions that may arise—on both sides. Guided step-by-step, you’ll learn how to draw on your special strengths to reach agreements that benefit everyone involved. This collaborative, problem-solving approach will propel you to new places both professionally and personally—and open doors you thought were closed.