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Summary: Easy to read book for beginners
Review: It is the best book for the beginners to learn negotiations by in a day. The book is easy to read and to the point. For advance readers I will recommend "Essentials of negotiation by Lewicki et al"
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Summary: Easy to read book for beginners
Review: It is the best book for the beginners to learn negotiations by in a day. The book is easy to read and to the point. For advance readers I will recommend "Essentials of negotiation by Lewicki et al"
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Summary: A must-read book on negotiation and life
Review: Of all the books I've read in my life, this is one of the top 10. I have given it to friends, family, and colleagues--all have enjoyed and grown from it.We negotiate everyday--about how much to pay suppliers, which investment plan to implement with our colleagues, where to go on vacation with our loved ones. For all of these negotiations, this book provides priceless advice. Advice like "building a golden bridge for your opponent to retreat upon" translates the human needs of those we negotiate with into actions we can take to get lasting results. Even better than Getting To Yes (also great), this is a must-read!
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Summary: Wow!! Ury Has Done It This Time...A Primer for sure
Review: This a must read for anyone that interacts with people. William Ury has written a very practical, easily read, guide and process that anyone can use right from the start. Not just a 'business guide', his five step process is easily applied to everyday situations and with practice is a foundation for much larger negotiations. The principles are well defined via a five step process that is demonstrated through examples that are fresh, relevant, understood by common association. Much effort has been made to make this text even more memorable than 'Getting to Yes.' Gearing concepts through example gives the reader a sense of self mastery without having to memorize lists. The framework builds upon itself with frequent review of previously introduced terms. From business to interpersonal communication, this book has something for everyone. This is also an 'easy read' at under 200 pages, the chapters are subtitled by concept and reference is easy. Read it, use it, and enjoy a more satisfying approach to negotiation strategy. Even alone, each of the five steps provide a valuable resource to summon upon when communications/negotiations are not moving smoothly. The principles will be right at your fingertips!! As my profession requires teamwork, I am delighted that a fresh, practical approach to interaction makes so much sense. I definitely have a new tool in my doctor's bag!!
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Summary: Worth it's Weight in Gold
Review: This book doesn't claim to be a book on LISTENING, and yet it subtly explains and beautifully uses the key elements of listening.
This book doesn't claim to be a book on DIALOGUE, and yet it deftly explains and elegantly uses the key elements of dialogue.
This book doesn't claim to be a book on APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY, and yet it reviews the basics and explains and uses the key elements of appreciative inquiry.
This book doesn't claim to be a book on ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, and yet it identifies and uses the key elements of assertive communications.
This book doesn't claim to be a book on SYSTEMS THINKING, however, it uses examples to explain and effectively uses the key elements of systems thinking.
This book doesn't claim to be a book on MENTAL MODELS, and yet it explains the pitfalls of not understanding mental models.
This book DOES claim to be a book on NEGOTIATION, and is clearly the best of the best. The book beautifully shows how one can effectively use all of the above skills during everyday communications AND negotiations
All the examples are crystal clear and convincing. Read it, refer to it often and profit from it.
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Summary: Must Read for anyone with a pulse a job or a kid
Review: This book gives excellent strategies for dealing with bosses, co-workers, parents, spouses and anyone else. This book saved my career. It's that simple. Buy it and use it. Everyone wins.
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Summary: Immediately useful, stimulating and wise
Review: This book is filled with advice that will help you in your very next negotiation. Like Getting to YES, it's easy to read, entertaining, and most importantly, enormously helpful. The theory is elegant, and therefore easy to internalize.
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Summary: Really excellent examples
Review: This book is going to help me not only in business, but in my personal life as well. I'm very glad I read it, and I've already started applying its wisdom in my marriage -- good results.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: This book is great. Skip Getting to Yes and go right to this book. It really helps you think about what's important. It's wonderful for personal as well as business relationships.
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Summary: The greatest book on negotiation, conflicts and life
Review: This book should be a must-read for anybody interested or involved not only in negotiation, but also in business, conflicts, diplomacy and interactions between people. It is several years ago I read the book the first time, but still every week, if not very day, I find use for its principles. This book along with Frank Bettger's classic on selling have proved to be the most important all-purpose books to my life and career.
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