“Here Is How To Challenge Fake Impediments In A Negotiation” – Negotiation Tip of the Week

• December 7, 2020

“You’ll keep more, once you stop others from taking more from you.” -Greg Williams, The Master Negotiator & Body Language Expert (Click to Tweet)   Click here to get the book!

“Here Is How To Challenge Fake Impediments In A Negotiation”

People don’t realize they’re always negotiating.

Sam said, “that’s impossible.” “Why,” was Jane’s response. Because the promotion expired, he retorted. “So, reinstate it,” was Jane’s rebuttal. “I don’t have the authority to do that,” stated Sam. “Then please pass me to someone that can,” was Jane’s last request. The two people in that conversation were in a negotiation. Sam attempted to deny Jane’s request by inserting an impediment into the process. But Jane challenged him and asked to speak with someone who could assist her.

Negotiators use impediments as distractions in negotiations. That could be to your detriment. Discover how to identify and challenge them in your negotiations. In so doing, you’ll improve your life and negotiation outcomes.