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Latest articles, trending topics, and perspectives from the front lines of negotiation.

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Organizational Power: What It Is And Why Negotiators Use It

When most negotiators prepare for a high-stakes discussion, they focus on personal qualities and tactics—questions to...
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BATNA In Negotiation: Why There's A Better Way

If you're still clinging to BATNA in negotiation as your fallback plan, it’s time to upgrade your strategy. BATNA—the...
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25% Off 2025 Workshops with Chad Mulligan | Confident Negotiator Podcast #13

In this episode of The Confident Negotiator Podcast, RED BEAR Founder and CEO Chad Mulligan shares exciting news about...
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Cost Avoidance vs Cost Savings: What Procurement Leaders Need to Know

Procurement’s role has shifted. No longer just cost-cutters or compliance enforcers, today’s procurement leaders are...
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The 9 Most Common Mistakes Negotiators Make with Informational Power

An often underappreciated negotiation lever? Visibility. Visibility into the other party’s situation (internal and...
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How Informational Power Shapes Negotiation Success

In negotiations, information isn’t just helpful—it’s power. Whether you're managing multimillion-dollar supplier...

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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...
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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...
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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...

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