The intent of this article is to highlight the negotiation tactics used by Donald Trump. It does not pass judgment on the man.
Some have called Donald Trump a negotiator's negotiator when it comes to the art of the deal. Many have sought to emulate his tactics, but upon examination, one might be cautious to do so. That's because one needs the resources that Mr. Trump has to sustain the type of negotiation ploys he employs. Take as an example the following …
Stating verifiable truths as untruths:
It's very difficult to negotiate with someone that offers alternative facts to reality when making offers and counteroffers that you and they make. It's akin to being in an environment where up is down, out is in, and right is wrong. Through such mental maneuverings, Mr. Trump leaves an opposing negotiator in a state of doubt per the direction to take in a negotiation.
I never promised you a rose garden:
Mr. Trump makes promises that are too good to believe at times. Then, some of those promises never become reality. At times, he has a way of telling people what they want to hear, what they want to believe. A negotiator that does not follow through on promises will lose his believability eventually. From there, he'll lose the trust of those with whom he negotiates.
Using Bullying Tactics:
Just because you're big doesnt mean you should take advantage of people. Mr. Trump has boasted in the past about his ability to use other people money and resources to put deals together. Then, if the deal doesn't bear fruit, he walks away leaving others holding the bag. If you acquire a reputation as a negotiator of leaving others holding the bag when troubles occur, they'll avoid negotiating with you and you'll miss potential opportunities that would have otherwise availed themselves. Always be mindful of how you treat the smallest and largest of people.
Danger:
When you lie, perceived to be unfair, and you leave some people feeling you don't value them, eventually it'll catch up with you. There will come a time when someone that negotiates tougher than you will seek to slay your negotiation efforts. They may do so as payback for the reputation you've established as being a ruthless negotiator, or simply to take your crown.
Agony:
The inherent agony in the way Mr. Trump negotiates is encased in his brand. That's to say, he's massaged his brand to a point that some people see him as a savior based on what his perceived accomplishments have been in business. They transfer those perceived skills as being viable in other realms of life (ie the presidency). The lesson to be observed from this dilemma is, you should negotiate with those that are more disposed to your influence than those that are not. By doing so, you stand a better chance of achieving more successful negotiation outcomes.
In your negotiations, be cautious when employing the strategies that Mr. Trump employs. He can get away with some of them, for now, because of who he is and the resources he has. You're not him. So, if you're wise, you won't try these tactics at home or anywhere else. By not doing so … everything will be right with the world.
Remember, you're always negotiating!
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The ultimate American security: A big tent
You might not be prepared for this; after all James Bond always employs far more sinister gadgets in his bids to evade detection by the enemy. But when the President of the United States needs to talk in absolute secrecy he relies on technology as old as man himself – a tent.
OK, that's only part of the story. This isn't a tent you could buy from an army surplus store, it's a world away from rainy weekends on the seafront in fact. You won't often see it set up outside even; it can be erected inside hotel rooms and often is to provide a safe haven for the president and senior staff.
Opaque at the sides to prevent prying eyes looking in, it also comes with noise-making devices inside. So if Barack Obama can't read an official memo without speaking the words out loud, nobody will hear him outside. In fact all top ranking officials have to go into the tent, even on official visits, as there's always a chance to host nation could have a plethora of listening devices aimed at the top man. After all, the US is hardly an innocent party in all of this.
The National Security Agency came under fire for snooping on German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently and the general assumption is that every nation does it.
In fact counter-surveillance techniques are par for the course, even in senior officials' own homes. An interior room, preferably with no windows, is lined with sound proofing and foil to bounce invading signals back at the eavesdroppers.
On their travels, American officials are told to assume that every word is monitored and the President himself famously carries an encrypted Blackberry to prevent anybody cracking his phone calls back home. The US security experts pretty much assume that foreign hotel rooms will have listening devices built into the walls, even though these days eavesdropping has gone higher tech and generally happens from afar.
Some more junior members of staff don't even get the tent, they are forced to use smaller structures that look like a telephone box. In some countries the security is even more draconian. Official American visitors to Russia and China are warned not to retrieve or send any sensitive information outside of the Embassy, where security can be close to guaranteed and prying eyes can be kept out with the help of a big tent.
This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari
The ultimate American security: A big tent
You might not be prepared for this; after all James Bond always employs far more sinister gadgets in his bids to evade detection by the enemy. But when the President of the United States needs to talk in absolute secrecy he relies on technology as old as man himself – a tent.
OK, that’s only part of the story. This isn’t a tent you could buy from an army surplus store, it’s a world away from rainy weekends on the seafront in fact. You won’t often see it set up outside even; it can be erected inside hotel rooms and often is to provide a safe haven for the president and senior staff.
Opaque at the sides to prevent prying eyes looking in, it also comes with noise-making devices inside. So if Barack Obama can’t read an official memo without speaking the words out loud, nobody will hear him outside. In fact all top ranking officials have to go into the tent, even on official visits, as there’s always a chance to host nation could have a plethora of listening devices aimed at the top man. After all, the US is hardly an innocent party in all of this.
The National Security Agency came under fire for snooping on German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently and the general assumption is that every nation does it.
In fact counter-surveillance techniques are par for the course, even in senior officials’ own homes. An interior room, preferably with no windows, is lined with sound proofing and foil to bounce invading signals back at the eavesdroppers.
On their travels, American officials are told to assume that every word is monitored and the President himself famously carries an encrypted Blackberry to prevent anybody cracking his phone calls back home. The US security experts pretty much assume that foreign hotel rooms will have listening devices built into the walls, even though these days eavesdropping has gone higher tech and generally happens from afar.
Some more junior members of staff don’t even get the tent, they are forced to use smaller structures that look like a telephone box. In some countries the security is even more draconian. Official American visitors to Russia and China are warned not to retrieve or send any sensitive information outside of the Embassy, where security can be close to guaranteed and prying eyes can be kept out with the help of a big tent.
This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari
The intent of this article is to highlight the negotiation tactics used by Donald Trump. It doesn’t pass judgment on the man.
Some have called Donald Trump a negotiator’s negotiator when it comes to the art of the deal. Many have sought to emulate his tactics, but upon examination, one might be cautious to do so. That’s because one needs the resources that Mr. Trump has to sustain the type of negotiation ploys he employs. Take as an example the following…
Stating verifiable truths as untruths:
It’s very difficult to negotiate with someone that offers alternative facts to reality when making offers and counteroffers that you and they make. It’s akin to being in an environment where up is down, out is in, and right is wrong. Through such mental maneuverings, Mr. Trump leaves an opposing negotiator in a state of doubt per the direction to take in a negotiation.
I never promised you a rose garden:
Mr. Trump makes promises that are too good to believe at times. Then, some of those promises never become reality. At times, he has a way of telling people what they want to hear, what they want to believe. A negotiator that does not follow through on promises will lose his believability eventually. From there, he’ll lose the trust of those with whom he negotiates.
Using Bullying Tactics:
Just because you’re big doesn’t mean you should take advantage of people. Mr. Trump has boasted in the past about his ability to use other people’s money and resources to put deals together. Then, if the deal doesn’t bear fruit, he walks away leaving others holding the bag. If you acquire a reputation as a negotiator of leaving others holding the bag when troubles occur, they’ll avoid negotiating with you and you’ll miss potential opportunities that would have otherwise availed themselves. Always be mindful of how you treat the smallest and largest of people.
Danger:
When you lie, perceived to be unfair, and you leave some people feeling you don’t value them, eventually it’ll catch up with you. There will come a time when someone that negotiates tougher than you will seek to slay your negotiation efforts. They may do so as payback for the reputation you’ve established as being a ruthless negotiator, or simply to take your crown.
Agony:
The inherent agony in the way Mr. Trump negotiates is encased in his brand. That’s to say, he’s massaged his brand to a point that some people see him as a savior based on what his perceived accomplishments have been in business. They transfer those perceived skills as being viable in other realms of life (i.e. the presidency). The lesson to be observed from this dilemma is, you should negotiate with those that are more disposed to your influence than those that are not. By doing so, you stand a better chance of achieving more successful negotiation outcomes.
In your negotiations, be cautious when employing the strategies that Mr. Trump employs. He can get away with some of them, for now, because of who he is and the resources he has. You’re not him. So, if you’re wise, you won’t try these tactics at home or anywhere else. By not doing so… everything will be right with the world.
Remember, you’re always negotiating!
This article is brought to you by Kokula Krishna Hari Kunasekaran! Visit Website or Follow back at @kkkhari