Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable People
by G. Richard Shell
Shell lays out a systematic, step-by-step negotiation playbook drawn from his Wharton workshop: self-assessment of style, preparation routines, tactical moves, and bargaining scripts backed by business examples. What works best is a portable set of practices you can apply to supplier deals, hiring, or pitch negotiations. The main limitation is a sometimes formulaic, checklist-heavy delivery that can feel repetitive and narrow; readers seeking high-level theory, narrative case studies, or cultural nuance may find it dry and prescriptive.
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As director of the renowned Wharton Executive Negotiation Workshop, Professor G. Richard Shell has taught thousands of business leaders, administrators, and other professionals how to survive and thrive in the sometimes roughandtumble world of negotiation. His systematic, stepbystep approach comes to life in this book, which is available in ove...
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