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Negotiation is Everywhere Explicit/Implicit, Different Domains explicit: buying cars, houses, knicknacks in bazaars, … implicit: correcting overcharges, better cc rates, … family: allocating chores, where to vacation, … work: salary, responsibilities, as representative … Multiple parties with conflicting interests, opportunity for negotiation (even within self)
Negotiation: Distributive and Integrative
OK, Let’s hack out an agreement
Negotiation: Distributive and Integrative
You’ve made us terribly happy, and we hope you aren’t feeling stupid
Positions versus Interests: Not What but Why 9
Gender and Negotiation: Stereotypes
Women Don’t Ask (Babcock & Laschever 2004)
Lab Experiment
Self-Reports FemaleMale Most recent4 weeks1 week Next most recent20 weeks4 weeks Anticipated next4 weeks1 week
Lost Income = $1,519,486
The Exception
What To Do?
Learn to Ask Identify opportunities to negotiate Make a plan Manage your emotions (not complaining) Think about negotiating for others (e.g. family) Leverage your strengths (details, communication) Practice!!!
For Further Reading
General Negotiation Advice Reaffirm interest and excitement I love you Make promises not threats If you can’t match, we’re going to (have to) XXX vs If you can match, we can sign today Be prepared to change the shape of money Salary versus benefits, payments vs. financing, …
Get Ready, Get Set, NEGOTIATE
Questions / Comments / Examples?