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Anchoring in Negotiation: How the First Number Wins the Deal

Table of Contents Why the First Number Has Disproportionate Power What Anchoring Actually Does The Fear of Going First How to Anchor Effectively Countering an Anchor That’s Not Yours A Word on Reciprocal Anchoring The Bottom Line There’s a number in every negotiation that matters more than any other.

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No Matter Which Side of the Table You Are — Strategic Deals Need Strategic Negotiators

No Matter Which Side of the Table You Are — Strategic Deals Need Strategic Negotiators

Whether you’re closing multi-million-dollar sales or sourcing critical contracts, one truth holds: Strategic Deals need Strategic Negotiators.

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Negotiating Skills in the e-Procurement & AI Era

Negotiating Skills in the e-Procurement & AI Era

Table of Contents We live in a world which to a large extent is governed by data.

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Mastering Negotiations with Powerful Suppliers

Mastering Negotiations with Powerful Suppliers

Beyond Price: Strategic Negotiations with Powerful Suppliers Negotiating with a powerful or monopoly supplier often feels like navigating a minefield.

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Managing Rejections in Negotiations: Strategy and Balance

Managing Rejections in Negotiations: Strategy and Balance

Table of Contents Understanding the Nuances When to and when not to use persuasion Strategic use of persuasion The moment of mindfulness In every negotiation, the possibility of rejection is as real as the hope for agreement.

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