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Simon Horton

Resolving deadlock: Five tips for negotiating when the other side isn’t willing to budge

Simon Horton speaking at the Sourcing Summit Europe 2017
Simon Horton speaking at the Sourcing Summit Europe 2017 Photograph: Oscar Mager 2017, www.mager.photography

We’re negotiating all the time – at work, at home, with our neighbours – so it’s a vital skill to master. Often, we can get great results where everyone is happy with the outcome. However, there are some situations where the other person won’t budge from their position.

So, how do we negotiate with such people? How can we still achieve our desired outcome even when they don’t seem willing to compromise? Here are five tips that should help in most situations.

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