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		<title>The Six Key Vulnerabilities in Negotiation</title>
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Negotiation is a mental and emotional game. Much of the result is dependent on the emotional strengths and vulnerabilities of the parties and, of course, their skills at capitalizing on these strengths and vulnerabilities.
I will discuss six key vulnerabilities to be aware of in negotiation.
Vulnerability Number 1: Fear
There is an old Chinese proverb that says [...]]]></description>
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		<title>7 Negotiation Tactics</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:08:36 +0000</pubDate>
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By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP
Here are 7 common negotiation tactics you should know.  Learn to recognize these tactics so you know when they are being used on you.

Carrot and stick
Good guy / bad guy
“I’m going to walk away”

This is extremely powerful, and may force concessions


Hardball
Highball / lowball
Intimidation
Aggressive behavior

About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Negotiation: Know Your Opponent and Ally</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:59:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP
You can never have enough information about your friends or foes, especially when negotiating.  Here’s some things to learn about your opponent and your ally before you begin negotiations.
Know Your Opponent

What is your opponent’s personality?
What are your opponent’s motivations?
What will your opponent gain?
What will your opponent lose?
What are your opponent’s interests?
Anticipate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>TILI &#8211; Take It or Leave It</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP
Negotiation is a practiced art, but, sometimes your best efforts are not enough and you should be prepared to walk away from the negotiation table.
There are 4 basic steps to negotiation: preparation, opening, bargaining, and closing.  You should always determine your TILI during your preparation or at least before you begin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Know Your BATNA</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:32:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP
When negotiating, you should always know your BATNA, Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement.

Know your BATNA
Improve your BATNA
Estimate your opponents BATNA

About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a PMP certified project manager with over 2o years experience planning and managing technology projects.   Contact Ray at wwwpmservicesnw.com
Article source: www.pmservicesnw.com
&#169;2010 PMServicesNW. All Rights [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Third Party Roles in Dispute Resolution</title>
		<link>http://www.pmservicesnw.com/2009/09/third-party-roles-in-dispute-resolution/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:24:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP
Sometimes it is necessary to seek assistance from a third-party to help resolve a dispute.  Here are some common roles that are played by third parties:
Mediator

Seeks a win-win solution

Facilitator

Uses procedures and processes guide interactions

Observer

Offers objective understanding of positions

Arbitrator

Has authority to decide the settlement of the conflict

Enforcer

Has power to impose settlement and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creative Dispute Solver</title>
		<link>http://www.pmservicesnw.com/2009/09/creative-dispute-solver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP
Here is a simple and creative dispute solver:

Initiate a discussion between the parties

Use appropriate timing
Be private
Choose a conducive environment


Respect individual differences
Empathize with all parties
Separate facts from feelings
Define central issue
Agree on common solution

Resolving a dispute isn’t easy.  Patience and perseverance are essential ingredients.
About the Author: Ray Myers, Jr. is a PMP certified [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Conflict Resolution Strategies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By: Ray Myers, Jr., PMP
Does your project team have difficulties getting along?  There are at least 10 ways to resolve conflict.  Here&#8217;s a brief summary: 
Avoidance: it is possible to avoid conflict without resolving the underlying dispute.  The parties may agree to disagree and that no further action is required.
Compromise: involves working out a middle ground that [...]]]></description>
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