The ZOPA is the Zone of Possible Agreement. It’s usually considered in the context of business or sales negotiations.  The Zone is the overlap between, for example, what a seller is willing to accept for a car and what a buyer is willing to pay. Or what an employer is willing to pay and an employee is willing to accept. I think the ZOPA idea can be useful in other contexts, too: it is practical and simple to grasp. 

It's one more concept to consider when thinking creatively about addressing conflicts.

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