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The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) is facing a crisis that every business leader should study. Executive Director Lloyd Howell's dual role consulting for a private equity firm seeking NFL ownership stakes has exposed fundamental negotiation failures that go far beyond sports—they're textbook examples of how poor stakeholder alignment, conflicts of interest, and secretive...

The NHL and NHLPA's successful negotiation of a four-year CBA extension through 2030 offers a masterclass in strategic negotiation—one that procurement and sales professionals can learn from. What made this deal particularly fascinating wasn't just the financial terms, but how the union's focus on "lifestyle issues" created unexpected leverage and drove meaningful outcomes.

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The WNBA is experiencing unprecedented growth. Six new expansion teams, record television ratings, and a massive new TV rights deal as part of the NBA's broader contract have fundamentally altered the league's financial landscape. But with new money comes new tension—and the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations reveal classic negotiation dynamics that every business leader...

The WNBA Players Association's current collective bargaining negotiations offer a masterclass in organizational power—specifically, how groups can leverage unity and timing to reshape negotiation dynamics that have historically favored the other side.

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 most promising forwards. But from a negotiation perspective, the Gunners' decision represents something far more valuable: strategic discipline in high-stakes deal-making.

When Pittsburgh Steelers superstar T.J. Watt skipped mandatory minicamp this week, most fans saw a disgruntled player flexing his muscles. But negotiation experts see something far more strategic: a textbook example of situational power in action.

In the high-stakes world of professional sports, negotiations often come down to more than just dollars and performance stats. Two ongoing situations—Chelsea FC's pursuit of goalkeeper Mike Maignan and the Toronto Maple Leafs' contract talks with Matthew Knies—perfectly illustrate how situational power can make or break even the most straightforward deals. The Chelsea Conundrum: When Reputation...

When Al Hilal successfully navigated complex negotiations to secure a Manchester United star, they demonstrated negotiation mastery that extends far beyond the football pitch. Their "epic negotiation victory" offers valuable insights for business leaders facing their own high-stakes deals. The Al Hilal Negotiation Strategy: Confidence Through Preparation Al Hilal's approach to this transfer...