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Instilling company culture across geographic divides

Workplace Insight

Due to the wide breadth of employees in large global companies, everything from time zones and language barriers to country culture and local business norms can create sticking points. Of course, there are non-negotiables of culture that also require nuanced understanding. Highlight unique employee stories and global speakers!

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Dealing With Unreasonable Requests

Professional Assistant Blog

Negotiating Time If the person persists on bothering you, one thing that you can always negotiate is time. This way, you will get more time and the requester will get their task completed in a reasonable amount of time. Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010

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Are You Afraid to Talk to Your Boss?

Professional Assistant Blog

Youd be amazed of how well it works and helps you negotiate the only thing that you really can negotiate - time! Converted to Blogger by Blogger Templates © Content by Richard Rinyai 2007-2010 Try using the "Compliment Sandwich" method.

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Laughing All the Way to Work: A Survival Blog for Today's.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I knew we were going to go back to that city the next year so negotiated with the hotel that if I booked the next event at their venue would they waive the cancellation fee. Negotiation As you saw above, negotiation is possible. Fortunately, they were able to waive it and we only lost our $500 deposit. It is always worth asking.

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What to Do When Your Client is Boring | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Sometimes I think people are afraid to be loose even in a business phone conversation because we’ve been taught to “negotiate,&# "keep up your guard,&# don’t show your hand.&# So awesome and, uhh… oh I’m sorry, James was there actual CONTENT surrounding this chick? Just be you. Let’s just talk.

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