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From the US-China trade framework to toxic city council talks, this week's major negotiations reveal three critical lessons about patience, emotional management, and organizational power that every negotiator needs to understand.

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This Week's Negotiation Lessons (Ed to Trade)

It's been a fascinating week for negotiation watchers. From marathon diplomatic sessions in London to local government disputes that turned "toxic," the past five days delivered a masterclass in both successful and failed negotiation dynamics.

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Learn why some pharma giants consistently execute while others fail to convert licensing agreements into acquisitions.

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Big Pharma Negotiations: the ROFN Reality Check

Right of first negotiation agreements have become a staple of biopharma licensing deals—a seemingly elegant way for Big Pharma to secure optionality...

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When NFL star T.J. Watt skipped mandatory minicamp over contract negotiations, he demonstrated a masterclass in situational power. Learn how timing, leverage, and strategic pressure create negotiation advantage.

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T.J. Watt's Contract Holdout: Let's Talk About Situational Power

When Pittsburgh Steelers superstar T.J. Watt skipped mandatory minicamp this week, most fans saw a disgruntled player flexing his muscles. But...

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How Chelsea FC and Toronto Maple Leafs' current contract negotiations reveal the hidden dynamics of situational power in professional sports deal-making.

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Sports Negotiations: When Situational Power Trumps Market Value

In the high-stakes world of professional sports, negotiations often come down to more than just dollars and performance stats. Two ongoing...

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Finnair's 10-month pilot union negotiation reveals key lessons about leverage, timing, and strategic patience in complex business negotiations. Learn RED BEAR's proven principles.

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The 10-Month Finnair Negotiation: Patience or Pressure?

The recent Finnair pilot union agreement proves a critical point that most negotiators miss: extended timelines aren't negotiation failures—they're...

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Learn strategic negotiation principles from this week's headlines: NBA trades, Medicare negotiations, and international deals reveal what separates winners from wishful thinkers.

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This Week in Negotiation: Deal-Making Truths

From NBA trade deadlocks to international diplomacy, this week's headlines offered a masterclass in negotiation dynamics. Whether you're managing...

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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd's swift response to GE414 engine deal rumors reveals critical negotiation lessons for procurement professionals managing complex, high-value supplier relationships.

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HAL-GE Engine Deal: How Defense Procurement Giants Navigate High-Stakes Negotiations

When Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) issued a firm denial on June 4, 2025, regarding reports of stalled negotiations with General Electric over the...

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Discover how personality traits like agreeableness affect salary negotiations and learn RED BEAR's proven strategies for using informational power to overcome negotiation disadvantages and increase your earning potential.

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Personality Traits and Negotiations: Does "Nice" Cost You?

Recent groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge has uncovered a startling truth: your personality traits could be undermining your...

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New research from 524 participants shows negotiators consistently prioritize immediate interests over future generations, even when long-term consequences are severe. Learn how RED BEAR's methodology addresses these critical negotiation blind spots.

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Study: Present-Day Negotiators Prioritize Immediate Interests Over Future Generations

New research involving 524 participants reveals how negotiators consistently sacrifice long-term welfare for short-term gains—even when future...

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Discover how Al Hilal's strategic negotiation approach in securing Manchester United talent reveals proven business negotiation principles that drive results in high-stakes deals.

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What We Learn From Al Hilal's Football Negotiations

When Al Hilal successfully navigated complex negotiations to secure a Manchester United star, they demonstrated negotiation mastery that extends far...

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