By Keith Stacey | 03.05.22
What to do with a tuna sandwich
A friend emerged from a bakery carrying a small packet of mixed sandwiches – you know, the sort they give…
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By Brian Buck | 28.04.22
Confidence matters
In our annual Buyer/Seller Survey, we ask how confident people are in their negotiating skills. More than 44% of our respondents lack…
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By Brian Buck | 01.04.22
Why are you still negotiating?
I recently worked with someone who was dealing with a very difficult client. The client was obstinate and demanding. They…
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By Gaëtan Pellerin | 29.03.22
Is it time for you to have a negotiation coach?
Most of us desire to be the best person we can be. Most of us also find it very difficult…
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By Yannis Dimarakis | 25.03.22
Can someone call a negotiator ASAP please? Why Putin’s war is even more dangerous than most people think.
In my several years of work as a negotiation consultant, I have finally come to realize what every layman already…
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By Brian Buck | 01.03.22
No basis, No deal
“The whole place stops when Johnny Chan walks in.” If you play poker or like Matt Damon movies, you probably…
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By Gaëtan Pellerin | 11.02.22
Stuck in a persuasion loop?
When we’re negotiating, most of us focus on what we want. It’s the impulse to convince our colleague or spouse to agree…
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By Brian Buck | 04.02.22
We don’t discount – and neither should you
How many times have you heard (or said), “Can I have a discount?” We hear it all the time, as…
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By Ellis Croft | 22.11.21
From A to V
Today, there is plenty of coverage of Amazon’s decision to cease taking payment from UK-issued Visa credit cards as of…
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By Brian Buck | 16.11.21
Uncertainty 2.0
At the very beginning of the pandemic, we did a webinar called Negotiating in Uncertain Times. It was hugely popular for obvious…
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By Randy Kutz | 02.11.21
Inside voices please, PLEASE!
Negotiation learning opportunities can be observed all around us. While at the grocery store the other day, I overheard a…
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By Brian Buck | 28.10.21
Trick or Treat?
We’re a Halloween family. Love it! We decorate, we dress up, we get the biggest candy bars to hand out…
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