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Sports negotiations

How conflicts of interest, secrecy, and poor stakeholder alignment destroy negotiation effectiveness—and what business leaders can learn from this high-profile breakdown

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5 Critical Negotiation Lessons from the NFLPA Crisis

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is facing a crisis that every business leader should study. Executive Director Lloyd...

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Learn how the NHL-NHLPA's focus on lifestyle issues in CBA negotiations demonstrates key negotiation principles that procurement and sales teams can apply to avoid costly leverage mistakes.

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The NHL's Lifestyle-Focused CBA Negotiations

The NHL and NHLPA's successful negotiation of a four-year CBA extension through 2030 offers a masterclass in strategic negotiation—one that...

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WNBA players call league's CBA proposal

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WNBA Negotiations Reveal Classic Power Dynamics

The WNBA is experiencing unprecedented growth. Six new expansion teams, record television ratings, and a massive new TV rights deal as part of the...

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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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Arsenal's decision to walk away from Viktor Gyökeres negotiations demonstrates strategic negotiation discipline over desperation tactics.

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Arsenal's Strategic Walkaway: Why Smart Negotiators Know When to Leave the Table

When Arsenal stepped away from negotiations for Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres, many fans saw it as a missed opportunity to land one of Europe's...

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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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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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