Negotiator's Mind: 2nd Edition

Author: L. L. Thompson [USA]
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: With the increasing competitiveness of survival and development, the "survival of the fittest" game has taken root in people's careers and business activities. To obtain resources for survival and development and win the ultimate success, most people are often forced to passively accept negotiations, while only a few actively take the initiative, actively seek negotiation opportunities, create a negotiation atmosphere, and gain negotiation advantages. Therefore, the outcome of negotiations is often unsatisfactory for most people, while those with negotiation awareness and skills often reap the "benefits of the fisherman." The publication of this book will light a lamp for a broad readership, helping them form a new competitive perspective and learn to use various negotiation strategies. The book consists of 3 parts and 12 chapters. Part I introduces the basics of negotiation, explaining why most people's negotiation efficiency is low, analyzing negotiation methods and outcomes, and elaborating on the connotation and strategies of win-win negotiation. Part II presents various advanced negotiation techniques in concise and insightful language, including forming negotiation styles, building credibility, cultivating relationships, leveraging one's negotiation power and creativity, etc. Part III analyzes various negotiation scenarios and discusses the application of negotiation skills in specific contexts. Additionally, the four appendices of the book demonstrate the integrated application of negotiation theory, techniques, and practice. The book is suitable for a wide range of readers and can serve as a guide in their daily lives and work. It is applicable to faculty and students in business administration and trade-related majors at universities and colleges, government officials and students studying public policy, as well as practitioners in all industries and individuals seeking to improve their negotiation skills. With the increasing competitiveness of survival and development, the "survival of the fittest" game has taken root in people's careers and business activities. To obtain resources for survival and development and win the ultimate success, most people are often forced to passively accept negotiations, while only a few actively take the initiative, actively seek negotiation opportunities, create a negotiation atmosphere, and gain negotiation advantages. Therefore, the outcome of negotiations is often unsatisfactory for most people, while those with negotiation awareness and skills often reap the "benefits of the fisherman." The publication of this book will light a lamp for a broad readership, helping them form a new competitive perspective and learn to use various negotiation strategies. The book consists of 3 parts and 12 chapters. Part I introduces the basics of negotiation, explaining why most people's negotiation efficiency is low, analyzing negotiation methods and outcomes, and elaborating on the connotation and strategies of win-win negotiation. Part II presents various advanced negotiation techniques in concise and insightful language, including forming negotiation styles, building credibility, cultivating relationships, leveraging one's negotiation power and creativity, etc. Part III analyzes various negotiation scenarios and discusses the application of negotiation skills in specific contexts. Additionally, the four appendices of the book demonstrate the integrated application of negotiation theory, techniques, and practice. The book is suitable for a wide range of readers and can serve as a guide in their daily lives and work. It is applicable to faculty and students in business administration and trade-related majors at universities and colleges, government officials and students studying public policy, as well as practitioners in all industries and individuals seeking to improve their negotiation skills.