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Getting to Yes

240 pages, 2011

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For three decades, Getting to Yes has been helping people learn a better way to negotiate. The book is based on the work of the Harvard Negotiation Project, which has been dealing with all levels of negotiation and conflict resolution. 

Getting to Yes offers a proven, step-by-step strategy for coming to mutually acceptable agreements in every sort of conflict. The book thoroughly updates its advice for readers in the twenty-first century.

Separate People from the Problem

Roger Fisher emphasizes the importance of separating people from the problem. This means focusing on the issue at hand, not the personalities involved. It's easy to get caught up in personal feelings and emotions, but this can cloud your judgment and prevent you from finding a solution. So, next time you're in a negotiation, remember to keep your emotions in check and focus on the problem.

Focus on Interests, Not Positions

In 'Getting to Yes', Fisher suggests that you should focus on interests, not positions. This means understanding what the other party really wants, not just what they're asking for. By digging deeper and finding out their true interests, you can come up with a solution that satisfies both parties.

Invent Options for Mutual Gain

One of the key takeaways from the book is the idea of inventing options for mutual gain. Instead of seeing negotiation as a zero-sum game, where one party wins and the other loses, Fisher encourages us to look for solutions that benefit everyone. This approach fosters cooperation and leads to better outcomes.

Use Objective Criteria

When negotiating, it's important to use objective criteria. This means basing your decisions on fair standards and procedures, not on who has the most power or who shouts the loudest. By using objective criteria, you can ensure that the negotiation process is fair and that the outcome is acceptable to all parties.

Know Your BATNA

BATNA stands for 'Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement'. It's your plan B if the negotiation doesn't go as planned. Knowing your BATNA gives you the confidence to walk away from a bad deal. It's a powerful tool that can help you get what you want in any negotiation situation.

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Getting to Yes is a transformative guide for conducting negotiations in a collaborative, win-win manner.

Mark ZuckerbergMark Zuckerberg - Facebook Co-Founder

Getting to Yes provides a clear, step-by-step blueprint for reaching agreements that are beneficial to all parties involved.

Bill GatesBill Gates - Microsoft Co-Founder
Mark ZuckerbergBill Gates

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