This internationally bestselling "bible for negotiators" tells listeners how to negotiate without giving in and without turning an honest disagreement into a test of wills.
We're constantly negotiating in our lives, whether it's convincing the kids to do their homework or settling million-dollar lawsuits. For those who need help winning these battles, Roger Fisher has developed a simple and straightforward five-step system for how to behave in negotiations. Narrated soothingly by NPR announcer Bob Edwards, Fisher adds the meaty portions of the material with a sense of playfulness. The blend of voices makes this tape easy to listen to, especially the real-life negotiating scenarios, in which negotiating examples are given. This is a must-have tape for every businessperson's car. (Running time: one hour, one cassette) --Sharon Griggins
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Qualified Outline of Negotiation Tactics:
Getting to Yes is a collection of practical negotiation tactics presented in a straightforward and effectual manner. The authors encompass many of the key factors required for any successful negotiation. Much of the advice stems from the notion that understanding the interests of all parties is decisive; and the book focuses primarily on the various aspects of this methodology. There are other books on the topic that incorporate a far more comprehensive examination, provide more samples, or even delve... more info
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Boring but Potentially Helpful Guide to Basic Negotiating:
If you are uncomfortable with your current negotiation technique and strategy and seek to improve it, this book will offer you great help. It is comprehensive and easy to read with lots of great examples. On the other hand, if you are comfortable with your current negotiation ability this book will seem repetitive and obvious. The authors make it clear that career negotiators who have read the book agree that it teaches them what they already know, but the negotiators also admonish the authors for outlining... more info
More pie:
This book does a great job of helping the reader understand that rather than just focusing on getting the biggest piece of the pie, we should find ways to make the pie bigger.
