5 Negotiation Skills Needed for Difficult Situations
Challenging situations are common in the workplace, and no matter where you are in the organizational hierarchy, you may feel intimidated approaching them. You can overcome challenging circumstances or conflicts by applying some of the techniques found in the best negotiation skills training courses that Stitt Feld Handy Group and other top firms have to […]
Continue ReadingKeeping your employees motivated with training and development programs
Employee motivation is a continual challenge for businesses of all sizes, and it remains one of the most significant factors that determine productivity. When many business owners think of motivation, employee bonuses and other perks often come to mind. However, many managers are unaware that ongoing training and development programs are also proven to work […]
Continue Reading5 Strategies for Handling Difficult People at Work
Difficult people in any organization can be a source of conflict, stress and an energy drain. However, many of the personality characteristics that make people difficult are simple human nature. Often, transferring to a new job or firing a person is not feasible. Many organizations have to interact with a range of difficult people externally, […]
Continue Reading7 Tactics for effective business negotiations
Learning effective negotiation skills can serve you well throughout your career, as they are used on a daily basis in a variety of situations: at the workplace or in business, when purchasing anything, or with interpersonal relationships. In terms of business negotiations, the following tactics can prove to be helpful. At Stitt Feld Handy Group, […]
Continue Reading5 Advantages of face to face meetings for difficult conversations
As tempting as it may be to send out a detailed email regarding a difficult topic in the workplace, it’s often far better to have a face to face meeting in a majority of circumstances. Email certainly has its uses but isn’t particularly effective for challenging conversations, such as discussions relating to conflicts or personal […]
Continue ReadingHow leaders should manage workplace conflicts
Leaders have an inherent responsibility to make sure their employees are heard. If individual team members cannot resolve their conflict, then conflict resolution falls to the leaders and that demands attention and a platform for resolution. Workplace communication training can offer a versatile, detailed, and nuanced platform for businesses dealing with continued conflicts. Team members […]
Continue ReadingWhy workplace conflicts should be kept out of court
Litigation will often create two losing parties, no matter how strong the arguments are on either side of the table. Someone always ends up losing a little more than the other, but this does not mean a winner in any real way was found. Litigation is best avoided in virtually every conflict scenario. Businesses of […]
Continue ReadingUsing objective criteria to negotiate better agreements
Often, in negotiations, people get bogged down in positional bargaining, butting heads and wills in a way that frays nerves, destroys relationships and may not ultimately get anyone what they truly want. One way around the perils of positional bargaining (and there are a variety of ways) is to turn the discussion into a rational […]
Continue ReadingShould mediators be subject matter experts?
“This article originally appeared in the Mar 31, 2006, issue of The Lawyers Weekly published by LexisNexis Canada Inc. How important is it that a mediator really understand the issue being mediated? Some mediators believe that it is not necessary for the mediator to have any expertise in the substantive area. In their view, the […]
Continue ReadingCross Cultural Negotiations
In cross-cultural negotiations, above and beyond the issues of personal negotiation styles and techniques, one must consider the impact of cultural difference. This impact will often be tied to communication issues, increasing the possibilities of misunderstanding. Things that are said, left unsaid, or unclearly said can all create an extra layer of difficulty on top […]
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