Today’s topic is conflict transformation. Nolan and Aram discuss how you can address friction productively. It might be hard to believe but sometimes, conflict can lead to good things.

The human tragedy unfolding in Afghanistan is affecting us deeply at NEGOTIATEx. Aram and Nolan have a personal connection to the land and it's people. That is why this week, they have decided to forgo the usual format to have a frank discussion about the relationships they made over there.

A student of Aram’s recently shared how shrewd negotiating helped him get better pay. In fact, the resulting raise more than doubled his pay. That is why this week, your NEGOTIATEx team is talking about the do's and don'ts of negotiating for a pay raise. 

Have you ever gotten an ultimatum from across a negotiating table. If the demand is unreasonable, should you leave the negotiation? How do you respond to arbitrary communication attempts? Your NEGOTIATEx team is answering questions like these from a listener.

Does this approach work? Is it generally a good idea? Your NEGOTIATEx team has the answers.

Teamwork doesn’t always happen automatically. Sometimes even gathering the best combination of coworkers without an agenda creates chaos. That's why Nolan and Aram are exploring the multiple facets of a team negotiation this week. 

Aram and Nolan are focused on cross-cultural negotiation today. Culture often determines what someone hears. This happens regardless of what you meant to say. Similarly, it impacts how we work together to solve problems. Even transferring from one department to another within a company can be cross-cultural. Regardless of your circumstances, the NEGOTIATEx team has steps to help you excel.

Aram and Nolan are discussing multiparty negotiations today. These can be internal or external negotiations. Whether you’re managing 3 people or 300, the situation gets complex fast. Our hosts break down the process so that everyone is consulted, respected and heard.

This week on the NEGOTIATEx Podcast, Aram and Nolan discuss managing working relationships. This may sound simple but the reality is that a lot of people aren’t sure how to do it well. As a result, bridges get burnt and negotiations fail. 

Aram and Nolan tackle a listener-submitted question today: A former student of Aram’s has proposed an operations redesign. Unfortunately, however, her supervisor is resistant. How should she handle it?