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Thinking on negotiation, influence, and deal performance — blending timely commentary with evergreen principles you can use immediately.

Reflections from the field.

Patterns that repeat under pressure.

Practical ideas for leaders who care about outcomes, not theory.

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Why AI Is Uniquely Suited to Negotiation Skills

Most negotiation training is designed to be delivered, not designed to be remembered. AI matters not because it can replace judgement, but because it can help people prepare, retrieve, rehearse and apply negotiation skills more effectively over time.

July 13, 2026
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Are We Practising Against the Right Opponent?

Why we need to put the friction in the right places.

July 14, 2026
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Negotiator, Know Thyself

Understanding your behavioural profile as a negotiator is useful. Understanding the situations that influence your behaviour gives you the opportunity to make better choices. The negotiation doesn't care what behavioural profile you completed.

July 13, 2026
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What do the World Cup, Brussels sprouts, walking the dog and work reports have in common? More than you might think…

Some of the best negotiation opportunities present themselves in the most unlikely of places. Here's what football, Brussels sprouts, walking the dog and work reports can teach us about trading value.

July 13, 2026
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Information Disclosure: Alphabet Soup

Information disclosure can build trust, create movement and unlock value - but it can also weaken your position if you reveal the wrong thing at the wrong time.

July 13, 2026