Archive for January 20th, 2009

When to Have a Temper Tantrum in a Negotiation

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

If you want to make a point, a deliberately-staged temper tantrum might fit the bill. What makes this effective is that it is unexpected. If done sparingly, you can show that you mean business. Having a temper tantrum can also backfire. If a negotiation is particularly volatile and the parties ...