Often the term negotiation is associated with just business. But if you closely observe your daily life, you will start to see how often you come across situations where you end up negotiating without even realizing it.
Many people miss out on opportunities because they cannot respond or negotiate appropriately. Sometimes it’s because someone else did it better. To negotiate right and often achieve favorable outcomes, you must consciously practice and exercise the art of negotiation.
If you require assistance, it is recommended that you seek out online resources or take professional training programs such as those offered by Karrass. They will help guide you through the processes and standard techniques you need to know while negotiating.
But for now, let’s briefly look at some scenarios in life where the art of negotiation can come in handy.
While getting a job: Negotiations are mostly associated with salary discussions during a job interview. However, there are several other things where you need to pay close attention to while going through such a major transition. It is recommended that you bring up topics like your work hours, aid to repay student loans, parental benefits, moving costs, etc. while negotiating job terms.
Loans: Applying for a loan itself is a task. You might be able to tip the scale in your favor if you know how to negotiate well. Banks aim to earn as much as possible in the long run, so you must negotiate wisely using factors such as your credit scores, financial background, previous track records, etc., to get a better loan amount at a lesser interest rate. Perhaps you can consolidate your debt through lower-cost borrowing products, refinance through the Citizens Bank program, or restructure over time.
In Public: Life is unpredictable, and you may find unexpected situations where you can punch your way out or use your wit for the desired outcome. Although negotiations don’t always guarantee success, using them diligently might help you get out of difficult situations without much fuss. Check out how Jimmy McGill, aka Saul Goodman, secures his side passenger seat in a bus without bluntly denying a fellow passenger’s request.
Relationships can be described as fragile as glass while being one of the strongest pillars of life. These pillars are built over a long time and with a lot of effort. However, it doesn’t take much to destroy the strongest of them. A simple unaddressed misunderstanding or a sudden outburst is more than enough to destroy years of friendship or family relations.
The art of negotiation not only teaches you to negotiate but also brush up on the basics like staying calm and controlling emotions. Check out seminars and courses at Karrass that can help you learn and apply the art of negotiation in different situations.
The Law: Getting into legal troubles can turn your world upside down. Finding yourself or someone you care about facing the law can happen due to the silliest of mistakes. No matter how you got into the mishap, lawyering or working your way out with lawyers is no less than a complex business negotiation session. While it is necessary to understand how the system works, it is better to have a negotiation trick or two up your sleeves.
With yourself: Finally, back where we started. It is toughest when you try to battle yourself in life. Entering into a disagreement with yourself isn’t something that every soul would understand. Let alone negotiating.
People do what they want to do without thinking about consequences. Should I make a road rage scene or settle the matter with insurance? Should I go for an extra burger or stick to my diet plan? Should I forgive that person or not? These are instances that demand immediate decision-making.
If you believe you can negotiate the best outcome no matter what, you should try with yourself first. Understand, prioritize, value life and live safe.