How to Negotiate Effectively

To get others to consider your interests, you must first show that you recognize their interest and have considered them in your solution. To avoid premature conclusions, brainstorm for creative solutions before the negotiations. Don't focus on narrowing down to a single best solution, instead try these tools to explore possibilities. Consider how different experts like a doctor, lawyer, scientist, versus businessman would approach the issue. You can explore how to increase or reduce the coverage of the agreement by making the terms weaker or stronger. If possible, have a joint brainstorming session with the other party, but keep it separate from the actual negotiations.