Negotiation is a dialogue intended to resolve disputes

							 Negotiation is a dialogue intended to resolve disputes, to produce an
   agreement upon courses of action, to bargain for individual or collective
advantage, or to craft outcomes to satisfy various interests. It is the primary
  method of alternative dispute resolution. Negotiation occurs in business,
  non-profit organizations, government branches, legal proceedings, among
 nations and in personal situations such as marriage, divorce, parenting, and
      everyday life. The study of the subject is called negotiation theory.
   Professional negotiator are often specialized, such as union negotiators,
leverage buyout negotiators, peace negotiators, hostage negotiators, or may
       work under other titles, such as diplomats, legislators or brokers.
                                    Used with educational purposes from:
                                   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negotiation
                                               February 24 2010



 Negotiating is often referred to as an "art". While some people may be
 naturally more skillful as negotiators, everyone can learn to negotiate. And,
as they often say in business, everything is negotiable. Some techniques and
           skills that aid people in the negotiating process include:

                                    Aiming high
                             Visualizing the end results
                  Treating one's opponent with respect and honesty
                              Preparing ahead of time
                               Exhibiting confidence

   Throughout this lesson, we will review important techniques and skills to
learn before negotiating. We will also examine certain tactics your opponents
 may use at the negotiating table. These pages are designed to prepare you
  for negotiating in English in the business world, but they will also help you
                      achieve your goals in everyday life.

                                Used with educational purposes from :
           http://www.englishclub.com/business-english/negotiations.htm Februery 24 20010