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Disputes are a fact of life in the construction industry. As a practicing construction attorney for twenty years, both with a law firm and as in-house at a national construction contractor, I have negotiated and helped resolve hundreds of construction ...

If you learn some of these hard lessons in communication, you’ll build a reputation as a strong negotiator. If you want to improve your negotiation skills, start with your communication skills. Negotiation is all about communication: what to say, how to ...

Former President Jimmy Carter’s death on Sunday has prompted reflections on his remarkable contributions to the field of negotiation and mediation—skills that left an indelible mark on the world stage. Legal professionals who focus on alternative ...

All of us negotiate — whether it's accepting a job offer, buying a house or working out who does the dishes. Economist Daryl Fairweather has a new book out: Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. It's all about the negotiation ...

Imagine walking into a room where every conversation has the power to reshape deals, resolve conflicts, and open entirely new avenues for collaboration. In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, negotiation isn’t just a boardroom skill—it’s an ...

I still remember my first major business negotiation years ago when I was learning my new job as a contract negotiator for a large, international organization. My palms were sweaty. My notes were overprepared, and I was certain the other person at the ...

Damali Peterman, left, is the author of "Be Who You Are to Get What You Want: A New Way to Negotiate for Anyone Who's Ever Been Underestimated." She joined Shazi Visram, founder of Healthynest and Happy Baby, center, and Piera Gelardi, executive creative ...