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The Secret to Smart Negotiations Is Simply Empathy

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Many people, when they hear about hostage negotiations, shake their heads and say, “Why don’t they just shoot the guy?” When things go sideways, our first response is often to yell and argue versus discuss and negotiate. It comes down to what negotiators call “value creation.” Happy people are better negotiators.

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Practical Project Management

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Ask your client or stakeholder, the person who asked you to take on the project, what are the primary parameters for the project, what are the secondary and what is most negotiable. Is it quality, time or cost? If you are introducing a training course for colleagues on a shoestring budget, then cost will be the driver.

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Five Barriers to Improving Employee Engagement

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Deloitte’s 2017 Global Human Capital Trends report pointed to “The Employee Experience: Culture, Engagement, and Beyond” as a top trend. Bersin’s Predictions for 2017 reported, “the topics of culture and engagement will continue to be top priorities, and we can now measure them closely.”. Decreased absenteeism.

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The Art of Problem-Solving: 4 Creative Strategies to Tackle Your Biggest Obstacles

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You launched this side hustle in 2017 but recently left your salaried job to take this business seriously. . Can we cut costs elsewhere? You decide that: Covering your $1,800 monthly mortgage is non-negotiable; you love your home. Six Thinking Hats. Let’s talk to our lawyer. Step 1: Get clear on your outcomes.

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