https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo How to Refuse, Negotiate and Collaborate en-us 2018-02-26 14:44:15 UTC 2018-02-26 15:38:48 UTC hello@padlet.com hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235375765 "Spoken pressure, which is when someone pressures you with words, can be difficult to resist" (Communication & Coping Skills 6). It is normal in most people to try to make sure you do not hurt others feelings but we need to know when we need to stand up for ourselves. "Unspoken pressure is especially hard to resist, because instead of standing up to a friend, you're standing up to how you feel inside" (Communication & Coping Skills 7). Unspoken pressure can come from anybody in your life, including your parents and coaches. ]]> 2018-02-26 14:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235375765 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235383840 "Negotiation is a method by which people settle differences" (Communication and Coping Skills 7). When you have a disagreement, it is normal for us as humans to want the best decision for us personally. 

Why Negotiate?
 As humans, every once in a while you will run into a disagreement. Without negotiation, it could end up with nobody happy. Negotiation is meant to lead to an agreement.  

Stages of Negotiation  
There are many stages of negotiation and they are all important when trying to reach a good outcome.

]]> 2018-02-26 14:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235383840 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235391867 You need to find a place and time to negotiate and discuss the problem at hand. "This stage involves ensuring all the pertinent facts of the situation are known in order to clarify your own position" (Communication & Coping Skills 8). ]]> 2018-02-26 15:05:41 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235391867 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235398347 During the second stage of negotiation, bot parties take their stance on the current situation and allow yourself to hear their side. " It is extremely important to listen, as when disagreement takes place it is easy to make the mistake of saying to much and listening to little"(Communication & Coping Skills 8).]]> 2018-02-26 15:14:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235398347 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235405316 It is important that during the third stage you discuss both sides of the disagreement. Clarification is a very important part of this negotiation process. ]]> 2018-02-26 15:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235405316 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235407127 The fourth step, negotiation towards a win-win outcome focuses on finding a solution that pleases both sides of the party. "A win-win outcome is usually the best result. Although this may not always be possible, through negotiation, it should be the ultimate goal" (Communication & Coping Skills 9). ]]> 2018-02-26 15:25:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235407127 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235412973 It is very important to keep an open mind and listen to the other side. Any agreement that has been made must be made clearly so that both sides of the party clearly know the agreement.]]> 2018-02-26 15:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235412973 hannah_elton https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235414184 If this process is to break down, it is important the you schedule another meeting to reimplement the plan of attack. ]]> 2018-02-26 15:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hannah_elton/ttaoqv2sgcuo/wish/235414184