Ultimate Danger and Agony of Negotiating Like Donald Trump – Negotiation Tip of the Week

The intent of this article is to highlight the negotiation tactics used by Donald Trump. It doesn’t pass judgment on the man.

Some have called Donald Trump a negotiator’s negotiator when it comes to the art of the deal. Many have sought to emulate his tactics, but upon examination, one might be cautious to do so. That’s because one needs the resources that Mr. Trump has to sustain the type of negotiation ploys he employs. Take as an example the following…

Stating verifiable truths as untruths:

It’s very difficult to negotiate with someone that offers alternative facts to reality when making offers and counteroffers that you and they make. It’s akin to being in an environment where up is down, out is in, and right is wrong. Through such mental maneuverings, Mr. Trump leaves an opposing negotiator in a state of doubt per the direction to take in a negotiation.

I never promised you a rose garden:

Mr. Trump makes promises that are too good to believe at times. Then, some of those promises never become reality. At times, he has a way of telling people what they want to hear, what they want to believe. A negotiator that does not follow through on promises will lose his believability eventually. From there, he’ll lose the trust of those with whom he negotiates.

Using Bullying Tactics:

Just because you’re big doesn’t mean you should take advantage of people. Mr. Trump has boasted in the past about his ability to use other people’s money and resources to put deals together. Then, if the deal doesn’t bear fruit, he walks away leaving others holding the bag. If you acquire a reputation as a negotiator of leaving others holding the bag when troubles occur, they’ll avoid negotiating with you and you’ll miss potential opportunities that would have otherwise availed themselves. Always be mindful of how you treat the smallest and largest of people.

Danger:

When you lie, perceived to be unfair, and you leave some people feeling you don’t value them, eventually it’ll catch up with you. There will come a time when someone that negotiates tougher than you will seek to slay your negotiation efforts. They may do so as payback for the reputation you’ve established as being a ruthless negotiator, or simply to take your crown.

Agony:

The inherent agony in the way Mr. Trump negotiates is encased in his brand. That’s to say, he’s massaged his brand to a point that some people see him as a savior based on what his perceived accomplishments have been in business. They transfer those perceived skills as being viable in other realms of life (i.e. the presidency). The lesson to be observed from this dilemma is, you should negotiate with those that are more disposed to your influence than those that are not. By doing so, you stand a better chance of achieving more successful negotiation outcomes.

In your negotiations, be cautious when employing the strategies that Mr. Trump employs. He can get away with some of them, for now, because of who he is and the resources he has. You’re not him. So, if you’re wise, you won’t try these tactics at home or anywhere else. By not doing so… everything will be right with the world.

Remember, you’re always negotiating!

Ways to Negotiate With Your Creditor

It’s good for you to negotiate with the lender before your refinancing action. Timing plays a vital role when you negotiate with the lender. If the negotiations succeed, it will bring you valuable resources to restore your finance situation in order. On the other hand, it’s possible for you to get a settlement of the debt after negotiating with your lender.

The negotiation with your lender is not a distributive negotiation. You can’t just beat the lender. It is not a good way to raise money effectively. As a result, they will not lend your money if you missed these processes. The negotiation with your lender is a win-win negotiation; negotiation parties in the negotiation should be friendly with each other. The ultimate aim of the negotiation is to reach the agreement. In the end, the integrative negotiation will bring both sides benefits.

It’s very useful for you to do preparation before the negotiation. You should set out your goals in this phase. For example, if you want to more available timetable for paying off the loan, to complete your aim, you should offer reward to the lender. In the opposite, to achieve your goal, you could reconsider the negotiation from the lender aspects. It’s very useful for you to find out solution to reach the final agreement.

It’s the best solution for both negotiation parties to site around table and discusses the problem in personal. People always make decision in a day after the negotiation meeting. If you can’t arrange a meeting like that, you should try you best to negotiate via phones or email. However, it is a time-consuming project to make the final deal.

Confidence and power during the negotiation will help you to achieve your goals. Never let the financial crises beat your confidence. Only in this way can you keep the negotiation under your control.

Guidelines in PowerPoint Presentation

PowerPoint is usually used for presentation and in order to make the presentation a good one, there are a number of things that you need to keep in mind. One of them is the general design of the presentation. This covers important aspects such as the background and the appearance. It is recommended that you should keep the background consistent and subtle.

The use of the clipart should be doe sparingly and you are required to select the graphic that should relate to the topic of the particular slide. The other thing you need to keep in mind is to use the same style of graphics all through the presentation as it enhances consistency. The use of flashy graphics, number of transitions and noisy effects should be kept to the minimum.

When it comes to the color of the presentation, it s advisable that you limit the number of colors you use on a single screen. The colors used in a chart should not be more than four in order to make it more visible. While bright colors make thin lines and small objects stand out, using them may make the presentation difficult to read especially when projected. To ensure that this does not happen, check on the colors before the presentation so that you can make the necessary changes when need be.

The font is also a very important consideration when it comes to use of PowerPoint for presentation. Ensure that you have selected the fonts that can be easily read when projected and they should be not less than 24-point min size. You need also to ensure that you have differentiated the headings, subheading and the body of the slide by use of larger fonts or font in different colors. To ensure that the presentation achieves the contrast it desires, use a light background with dark text or dark background with light text. Be careful when using dark background though, because some of them may be difficult to read.

Apart from the design aspects, keep in mind the general presentation basics. Ensure that the spelling and the grammar of the presentation is correct. Start the presentation with a brief overview and finish it with a review of the points. Use the bullet points as a cue for the presentation as it will help you avoid reading it.