Negotiation Self Assessment

Managerial Negotiations Self-Appraisal

INTRODUCTION

Negotiation has always been an interesting subject that I wanted to systematically learn about since undergraduate. Reason being is that I understand having strong negotiation skill is essential in a professional environment as well as in daily life, yet it seems so intuitive that I never realize the complex strategies that come with it. Throughout the past few weeks, it was fascinating that I got to truly assess my strengths and weaknesses in negotiating for the first time. In this paper, I will examine my strengths and weaknesses as a negotiator and what I found surprising when applying theoretical knowledge onto practice. I will also suggest opportunities to enhance my strengths and ameliorate my weaknesses by incorporating class contents, in-class practices as well as real life experience. The goal is to present a clear picture of the skillsets I have to build on along with the attributes I want to obtain.

CONCLUSION

I am very appreciative of having this negotiation course to gain a better understanding of what a negotiation truly is. Realizing that a successful negotiation is not penalizing the other party but arriving on a mutual agreement that both parties are comfortable with is indeed enlightening. I have also learned more about myself in terms of strengths and weaknesses as a negotiator. I now have a solid knowledge background to work towards a better one. Negotiation is the art and craft by which decisions are made, agreements are reached, and disputes may be resolved between two or more parties. The beauty of negotiation lies in the process of preparing, planning and executing. I believe through constant practice, I can further enhance my strengths and ameliorate my weaknesses, and eventually become a successful negotiator to tackle down business obstacles in the future.