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 1. Intra-Team Negotiation The negotiation within the team was very difficult because at times there would be a disconnect between the members of the team. Each team member had their own rankings of what was least important to most important and coming together to find the middle ground among those rankings to satisfy each team member was the most challenging for us but in the end, we had to compromise and find a middle ground. At times during the negotiations among my team, it felt as if my team members were my opponent because they are times when we are not on the same page and would butt heads. 2. Rule of Emotions The emotions within the team based on my experience were medium because I disagreed with my group's soft approach, and I wanted to make more aggressive offers to our competitor and less settling for the things that benefit our competitor. My emotions against our competitor were high because I was eager to get the absolute best deal and the things that was ranked at the...

"How to Manage Your Negotiating Team"

1.   Aligning Team Interests: Plans to manage my concerns during negotiation. Assessment of Team Goals: Before entering negotiations, I plan to conduct a thorough assessment of the school board's goals and priorities. Ensure that everyone on the board understands the overarching objectives and individual roles within the negotiation process. Open Communication:  I plan to foster an environment of open communication within my team. Encourage members of the board and teachers to express their perspectives on the negotiation and share any concerns or conflicting interests upfront. Establishing Common Ground:  I plan to identify common ground among team members on the school board and align their interests as much as possible. Emphasize shared objectives and values to create a unified front during negotiations. 2. Mediating Conflicts of Interest: Plans to manage my concerns during negotiation. Early Identification: Actively seek to identify potential conflicts of inter...