win-win-negotiation

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Win-win negotiation' is a strategy where all parties involved in a transaction or negotiation come out happy because they perceive to have gained some value. It's like being at a flea market, bartering and everyone walks away satisfied with their trade.

Examples in Different Contexts

In forming strategic partnerships, 'win-win negotiation' is key to long-term success. A partnership manager might say, 'Through win-win negotiation, we've established a fruitful collaboration.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The author has objected to some of our editorial changes to their book. We need to discuss this sensitively in the way that respects their creativity and our quality standards.

Response:

Perhaps a win-win negotiation approach will help. We could propose certain changes while allowing the author to keep intact their creative themes.

Tech

Scenario:

Our developers and the client's team are having a meeting to discuss project specifications. It's crucial they balance the client's desires with realistic capabilities.

Response:

If both teams can proceed with a win-win negotiation mindset, I believe we can arrive at a decision to satisfy the client as well as our developers.