You are negotiating every day, whether it's with business partners, colleagues, in the community or at home. The challenge isn't to get as much for yourself as you can at the other's expense. It's in the art of searching together for possibilities that serve as many interests as possible. The premise of this book is that it's both possible and necessary to create value together, distribute the consequences fairly, while strengthening the relationship. In times where 'win as much as you can' is on the rise worldwide, this is a refreshing alternative. 'Mastering the Art of Negotiation' goes beyond deal-making situations. It covers decisionmaking, solving problems together, leading and cooperating, creating partnerships, handling difficult situations, and managing the games people play. The book gives seven practical guides that help you prepare and manage negotiations at moments when the complexity and uncertainty increase. These guides create a comprehensive framework for your ongoing learning and development as a negotiator. In practice, this helps you to: * increase your awareness during your day to-day negotiation challenges * prepare for both simple and more complex negotiation situations and processes * handle increasing complexity in negotiations more consciously and with more resilience * set up constructive dialogues * gain insights into your personal pitfalls when under pressure * develop both a mindset and skills set Using this book and the toolkit will let you embrace complexity and uncertainty with a clear head, a warm heart and on nimble feet.

Negotiating is an ART, and much more than Science alone. One way of looking, listening, and acting. A mind-set and a skill- set. It's a skill that you can develop. Negotiation is about people. You encounter a lot of facets in negotiations: how people influence each other, and the legal, cultural, economic aspects play a role. You have to deal with it in private situations and in various daily business situations. In this book you will learn, develop and maintain this essential skill.

About the Author
Geurt Jan de Heus is a medical doctor by training. After several years in management positions in the pharmaceutical industry, he changed his life and career to join RoutsLaeven. This small agency, founded 30 years ago, specialises in negotiation training, coaching and consulting. Geurt Jan is passionate about making the world a better place through more 'constructive dialogues'. These dialogues are grounded in an open and exploratory mindset, with respect for others and yourself, aiming for fair distribution and fair processes. Helping others to live out these principles with confidence and agility even when confronted with the oppositional win-as-much-as-you-can style is an important part of his mission. His 20-plus years of experience mean that he is frequently asked to act as an advisor during difficult negotiation processes involving the public sector, larger corporations and family businesses.


Book Information
ISBN 9789063694319
Author Geurt Jan de Heus
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint BIS Publishers B.V.
Publisher BIS Publishers B.V.