You negotiate on a daily basis. You just may not always notice it and/or be aware of it. Every day, at home and at work, you collaborate, find solutions, solve problems, or deal with differences of opinion or even conflicts.
This book applies seven basic principles for you to take ownership of the process of negotiation. It builds on the foundational theory of Getting to Yes. It provides insight into your personal pitfalls and allows you to handle increasing complexity in negotiations in a more conscious and resilient manner. This book answers the most frequently asked questions spanning over 20 years in the author’s training and coaching practice.
Hundreds of books have been written on the topic of negotiation. This book combines the psychological components, collaboration and project leadership and brings them together to address various challenges and reconcile them with consciousness, resilience, creativity, and strength.
Geurt Jan de Heus is a medical doctor by training. After several years in management positions in the pharmaceutical industry, he changed his life and career to join RoutsLaeven. This small agency, founded 30 years ago, specialises in negotiation training, coaching and consulting. Geurt Jan is passionate about making the world a better place through more 'constructive dialogues'. These dialogues are grounded in an open and exploratory mindset, with respect for others and yourself, aiming for fair distribution and fair processes. Helping others to live out these principles with confidence and agility ‑ even when confronted with the oppositional win-as-much-as-you-can style ‑ is an important part of his mission. With his 20-plus years Geurt Jan is frequently asked to act as an advisor during difficult negotiation processes involving the public sector, larger corporations and family businesses.