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How Cubs GM Jed Hoyer's contract strategy demonstrates planning power—the negotiation methodology that gives procurement and sales teams sustainable competitive advantage.

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How Cubs GM Jed Hoyer's Contract Strategy Mirrors Winning Business Practices

In the high-stakes world of Major League Baseball, where player contracts can exceed $300 million and every decision shapes franchise destiny, Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer recently offered a master class in strategic...

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Philadelphia's largest union walked out after months of failed contract negotiations. Learn the 5 key negotiation mistakes that led to the breakdown and how to avoid them in high-stakes business deals.

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Philadelphia Union Workers Walk Out: 5 Critical Negotiation Lessons

When 9,000 Philadelphia city workers represented by AFSCME District Council 33 walked out of contract negotiations on Monday, it marked more than...

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The GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement negotiations signal a major shift in global energy trade partnerships, with Japan seeking to secure critical oil and gas supplies while Gulf states diversify their economic relationships.

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Negotiations in the GCC-Japan Free Trade Agreement

The second round of negotiations for the Free Trade Agreement between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Japan commenced this week in Tokyo,...

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Learn key negotiation lessons from this week's headlines: Colorado strikes, NFL contracts, and US-China trade talks reveal how power dynamics, strategic timing, and walking away create leverage in business deals.

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Power Dynamics, Strategic Timing, and When Walking Away Works

The past week delivered a masterclass in negotiation dynamics across industries—from union halls to professional sports to international trade...

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The NJ Transit engineers' strike cost $12M in 3 days. Discover how RED BEAR's buying motives framework could have unlocked better solutions.

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NJ Transit Strike: What Buying Motives Reveal About Labor Negotiations

The recent NJ Transit engineers' strike that brought rail service to a halt for three days offers a compelling case study in how understanding...

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WNBA players' CBA negotiations reveal how collective organizational power can shift dynamics in high-stakes contract talks, offering lessons for any negotiation where groups must unite for leverage.

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Collective Power at the Negotiation Table: WNBA's CBA Push

The WNBA Players Association's current collective bargaining negotiations offer a masterclass in organizational power—specifically, how groups can...

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DHL's labor dispute reveals how AI job protections are reshaping modern negotiations. Learn key negotiation strategies for managing technology disruption and maintaining leverage in complex labor talks.

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When AI Enters the Bargaining Room: Lessons from DHL's Labor Dispute

The ongoing labor dispute between DHL and its unionized workers offers a compelling case study in how artificial intelligence is fundamentally...

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Real ransomware case study: How expert negotiators used personal power to reduce cyber criminal demands by 87%. Essential skills for any negotiation.

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Ransomware Negotiations: How to Use Personal Power When Criminals Hold Your Data Hostage

When cyber criminals encrypt your business-critical data and demand millions in ransom, you might feel powerless. But even in the most extreme...

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The negotiation landscape is shifting dramatically, and this week's news provides a fascinating window into the emerging patterns that will define success in 2025 and beyond.

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Modern Negotiators Are Winning Through Preparation, Not Power

From AI-powered negotiations to international trade breakthroughs, the most successful outcomes are coming from strategic positioning rather than...

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WTO members are working to reinvigorate services trade negotiations under GATS, addressing modern challenges in digital services, developing country participation, and cross-border market access in 2025.

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WTO Services Negotiations: Revitalizing Global Trade in the Digital Age

The World Trade Organization's efforts to reinvigorate services trade negotiations offer a masterclass in complex, multilateral negotiation dynamics....

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