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Soft & referent power: An invitation to the "Circle of Value"
R.M. Boylan, BSc. M.A. Pleasant surprises can soften hostilities for negotiations. AI Art Regeneration of a pleasant invitation sent from...


Iconic Leaders: Role negotiating alliances in intractable conflict
R.M. Boylan, BSc. M.A. Iconic Leaders: Traits, Skills, Role in Resolving Conflict "The art of restraining power." Henry Kissinger...


Turning "intellectual opposition" to cooperation in negotiations
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. Intellectual Opposition & Constructive Controversy in Negotiations "Difference of opionion leads to inquiry, and...


Dissecting "interests" in negotiations: Strategic foresight
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. Understanding Positions vs. Interests in Negotiations Dissecting "interests" in negotiations: Strategic...


Dead end: Focusing on "positions" not "interests" in a negotiation
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. Canada US Trade Wars: Focusing on positions can lead the negotiator astray Throughout my career in market access...


Steps to a negotiation plan
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. Steps Involved in the Negotiation Process Preparation Discussion Clarification of Goals Negotiate Towards a Win-Win...


"Decision Matrix Analysis" for risk assessment & decision making as a group
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. AI art regeneration: Prompt image vintage of risk assessment as a metaphor. "Decision Matrix Analysis" for risk...


What success feels like after a successful negotiation plan
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. What success feels like after a successful negotiation plan Best Practices The most important outcome of a...


The negotiation process
The Negotiation Process "Diplomacy is the art of letting someone else have your way." -Daniele Vare, Italian diplomat R.M. Boylan BSc....


7 Elements of a negotiation
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. The 7 elements of negotiation Negotiation is a multifaceted process comprising several components that influence...


Risk-assessment for negotiation planning & strategy
Risk-assessment in business, government, healthcare R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. Risk-assessment for negotiation planning in business,...


Evaluating & expanding your options in a negotiation
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. AI Art regeneration scene of thinking, vintage, expanding options, romance, mysterious. Evaluating & expanding...


Hard vs. soft power: Coercive & referent power in negotiations
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. AI Art Regeneration image of hard vs. soft power. Hard vs. Soft Power Hard power and soft power are two distinct...


Creating the circle of value in negotiations
Circle of Value in Negotiations R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. "Circle of value" as a framework of mutual value The "Circle of Value" (Ury,...


Intractable conflict & negotiation planning
Intractable vs. tractable conflict R.M. Boylan Definitions Depending on what stage you are at with the other party you need to analyze...


Conflict analysis in negotiations
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. Conflict Analysis in Negotiations The "Sleeping Volcano " When threats are introduced in a partnership, it...


How to negotiate with a dishonest & mean spirited negotiator
R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. Negotiating with a dishonest & mean person Negotiating with someone dishonest or exhibiting trickster-like behavior...


Hard vs. soft power: How it is used as coercive or referent power
Hard Power vs. Soft Power & Leadership R.M. Boylan, BSc. M.A. Hard vs. Soft Power Hard power and soft power are two distinct approaches...


Thomas-Killman Conflict Mode Instrument for Negotiations
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) I use the Thomas-Kilmann...


How to catch someone lying in a negotiation
The Neuroscience of Lying R.M. Boylan BSc. M.A. AI Art regeneration man scheming & lying to win at all costs. The complexity behind human...
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