To win an argument, it’s not about overpowering or having the final word; rather, it’s about clearly, logically, and persuasively presenting your viewpoint. More importantly, winning an argument is not about being loudest, but about being most coherent and logical. Arguments are an integral part of our daily interactions, be it in the personal sphere…
The path to securing a pay raise is multifaceted, requiring a blend of strategic self-promotion, continuous professional development, and, at times, a bit of tactical maneuvering.
Remember, the essence of ‘Asking What You Need’ is not about guaranteeing every request is met, but about opening channels for dialogue, understanding, and opportunity.
More often than not in organizations, one party wins at the other party?s expense, leading to strained work relationships. The organization gets divided into silos and opposing factions try to score over each other in subsequent rounds of fire. Why are Negotiation Skills Important More and more organizations are moving to matrix reporting structures, forcing…
Many women find negotiating salary for themselves difficult. Women are often raised to believe that asking for things is selfish and unseemly. This puts them in a particularly difficult position when it comes to negotiating their own salary. Get over it ! Maxine, an upcoming HR professional liked a company and was very interested in…
Preparation is the bedrock of successful salary negotiation. It’s about approaching the negotiation with a strategic mindset rather than seeing it as a battle to be won.
Discussing salary expectations can be a daunting task during the job search process. It’s a delicate balance between aiming too high and pricing yourself out of a job, or aiming too low and undervaluing your worth.
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail is a very old saying and fits in aptly for negotiations. Any successful negotiation is about mutually agreeing to terms which lead to a long lasting relationship. Negotiations is never about scoring a quick one way victory at the expense of the other party. Negotiation is your opportunity…
Negotiation is a bit like See- Saw, it assumes that a point of balance will be found even though the participants may start at the opposite ends of the scale. in negotiation both the parties will settle for something which they relate to be a good deal. In negotiation the concept of range and possibilities…