NEGOTIATING AND LOBBYING Jessica Kay Caldwell College
OVERVIEW Negotiation: The behavioral way The need for negotiating and lobbying Lobbying Tips on Negotiation Questions/Comments
SOURCES Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for the professional behavior analyst. New York, NY: Routledge.
“Winning means both sides gain something, and it goes a long way toward building your reputation and helping you in the future”
INTRODUCTION The “business” of providing behavioral services Pseudosciences & Fads it is our job to “sell” our business Not enough to be a good clinician Bailey & Burch, 2010
INTRODUCTION Also helpful when asking for: A raise Better working conditions Additional staff or resources Bailey & Burch, 2010
NEGOTIATION: THE BEHAVIORAL WAY Pre-Meeting Behaviors: Identify your goals Do your homework Come to the meeting prepared Bailey & Burch, 2010
NEGOTIATION: THE BEHAVIORAL WAY In the meeting behaviors: Identify the in-charge person Present your position Understand the other side Bailey & Burch, 2010
NEGOTIATION: THE BEHAVIORAL WAY Identify compromise Summarize the agreement Know when to walk Bailey & Burch, 2010
When is negotiation important?
WHY DO WE NEGOTIATE? Relatively new field Literature came from education The “special classroom” Sent to school counselor for “fixing” Bailey & Burch, 2010
WHY DO WE NEGOTIATE? Now, the behavior analyst comes in Look for causal variables & function What is often found: Child needs new academic tasks and receives reinforcement for disruptive behavior Bailey & Burch, 2010
WHAT DO YOU DO? Tell the teacher to change her behavior? Ask her to reinforce behavior to a child she has come to dislike? Bailey & Burch, 2010
LOBBYING Organized attempts to influence legislators For us: influence actions of others Our special interest group: the child What we recommend: specific set of changes Bailey & Burch, 2010
BEFORE MEETING WITH THE TEACHER Establish yourself as a reinforcer Observe what their reinforcers are and provide them Offer to help out in the classroom Bailey & Burch, 2010
BEFORE MEETING WITH THE TEACHER Ask questions to get information Always reply with “Thank you that really helps me understand _____ better. I appreciate it.” Observe how well the teacher might adapt to change Bailey & Burch, 2010
BEFORE MEETING WITH THE TEACHER Assess the teacher’s response Take it slow Committee: get to know everyone individually Bailey & Burch, 2010
TIPS ON NEGOTIATION Dream BIG! Know your non-negotiable point Feel, Felt, and Found Formula Bailey & Burch, 2010
REFERENCES Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills and strategies for the professional behavior analyst. New York, NY: Routledge.
NEGOTIATING AND LOBBYING Jessica Kay Caldwell College