Vivian chih’s sharing of negotiation skill



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If I think someone is lying- that is, deliberating making a statement they know to be false, I’ll say out loud, “That’s a lie.” Yes, I’m giving visibility to the statement, but from my hand-point, I’d rather the statement to be labeled as a lie than allowed to stand unchallenged.

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Vivian chih’s sharing of negotiation skill



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Organizations that have eliminated layers of middle management need lower-level staff to take more responsibility. In this context, companies and groups put a premium on finding managers who can motivate or catalyze networks of employee, volunteers, supporters, investors, and others to define what needs to be done, take the necessary initiative, and encourage cooperation.

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Vivian chih’s sharing of negotiation skill



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Groups can prevent disputes by:

  1. Crafting an agreement up front that lays out specific procedures for resolving problems
  2. Having senior managers committed to steping in at the first sign of trouble
  3. Having a neutral party on-call to help when necessary
  4. Setting a specific financial disincentive or dispute prevention bonus as motivation

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Vivian chih’s sharing of negotiation skill



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Professional facilitators help:

Structure agendas

Set ground rules

Keep the discussion focused and productive

Record and summarized the discussion and outcomes

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Vivian chih’s sharing of negotiation skill

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The following signs o trouble may suggest that you need a different facilitator or that facilitation may not work for your group.

  1. Poor chemistry
  2. Lack of knowledge or experience
  3. Lack of control
  4. Internal friction
  5. External pressures

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When dealing with vatious conflicts that arise in negotiation, too many managers and organizations overlook the benefits of incorporating facilitation into their standard routines. As a result, they waste time and money— and risk escalating conflicts that could be resolved in their early stages.

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Vivian chih’s sharing of negotiation skill

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one underappreciated an underutilized way to way to win at win-win negotiation is to bring in an outside mediator or facilitator ( there are differences between the two) who can help you and other parties creat as much value as possible, maintain relationships, and hel p ou respond to unexpected events.

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