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„‚ CONDITIONS THAT HINDER EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

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2. Firmly defending your own interests can be paired with respect for the other side<br />

and a positive climate.<br />

Schematically:<br />

3. Firmly defending your own interests does not mean engaging in a power<br />

struggle. Scoring points, pushing, using threatening behavior, presenting endless<br />

arguments, manipulating, and other such behaviors have little to do with<br />

negotiating.<br />

Schematically:<br />

4. Assess the behavior of the opposing side in proper proportion. By not<br />

distinguishing the specific intentions of certain behaviors, one often allows the<br />

situation to escalate. If one is able to place certain actions in a proper<br />

perspective, effective negotiation becomes easier. One then is able to focus on<br />

the real interests of the parties involved and is not hampered by a deteriorating<br />

atmosphere or an endless power game. Several examples of this principle can be<br />

offered.<br />

The Pfeiffer Library Volume 6, 2nd Edition. Copyright ©1998 Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer ❚❘ 337

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