Basic Management Skills in Negotiations

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Any situation involving two or more people is a management opportunity. Those who take the initiative will typically prevail whether it is a physical confrontation or simply deciding which movie to see. Negotiations are only slightly more plicated management opportunities. Unlike a fight where blows are thrown, the batants must feign civility and control. Initiative and leadership, however, are the most reliable tactics to be used to prevail.Those involved in a dispute make up a small group and are subject to traditional group dynamics. Groups intrinsically need to be managed. This is what makes mediators effective in settling disputes. They are adept at taking control and managing the mediation process. Negotiators can benefit from learning mediating techniques. Parents, too, benefit from approaching family disputes as a group dynamic situation in which each family member has a role and voice. Using the mediation technique of inclusion to integrate everyone's needs into the solution can provide a mutually agreeable group decision.How does one take control of an informal group?By exerting influence and demonstrating leadership traits. In a negotiation, there are some ways to take the initiative:- Initiate the call to arrange for the meeting.

- Host the meeting where you will he the ability to perform administrative tasks through your staff for the group.

- Prepare and present (or he on the table) an agenda for the meeting.

- Acting as the host, introduce everyone to each other and make sure they he coffee, water or anything else they may need.

- Position your pad and pen at the head of the table before the others arrive.

- Before someone else suggests it, call the meeting to order.