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When Media Happens to Good People

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

By Kara Lamb Program Manager and Senior Advisor, Climate Democracy Initiative It’s a common misconception: individuals and organizations think “media” is something that happens to someone else. It isn’t true. Media can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. The … Continue reading →

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Grief in the Workplace

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

by Genevieve Saenz PassageWay Arts Although the western world would like us to forget it, the truth is death and loss are real, grief happens, and we will all feel it at some point in our life. When grief comes … Continue reading →

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What are we even saying?

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

by Hannah Sizelove  Communications Associate, Arc Initiatives What is the meaning of the terms such as Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Resilience or Conservation? In what context should these terms be evoked? Anyone working on climate, energy or environmental policy has … Continue reading →

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Abuse of Power in Negotiations

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

By Daniel Merz, Ph.D. There are occasions in negotiation or mediation where a member of one party will use intimidation or in some instances bullying tactics to gain a power advantage. These tactics present difficult and emotionally challenging management moments … Continue reading →

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WATER NEGOTIATIONS

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

NEGOTIATING TO PUT WATER BACK INTO STREAMS Negotiations are Key Headlines like these have become familiar to those who follow western water issues:  “Megadrought Stresses Stream Systems and Water Users”  “Blue Ribbon Trout Fishery in Danger From Lack of Water”. … Continue reading →

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Can We Talk about Barriers? — Introverts and Scientists

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

by Janet L. D. Vogel During my time in Federal leadership and program management–and also as an information technology specialist–I have experienced a couple of often overlooked barriers to negotiation and conflict resolution. First, scientists and technologists may be more … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Negotiation On the Fly

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

by Berton Lee Lamb and Susan K. Driver We often read the advice that we should be well prepared for negotiation. This is sometimes directed at one-on-one negotiations. Buying a car is an example. “Do your research beforehand” they advise. … Continue reading →

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American Negotiating Style: Part 4

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

I recently found a blog post that summarizes some useful negotiation lessons. The blog is entitled Your “Tools for Success in the United States.” The five-part guidance for the first-time negotiator in the Unites States is informative about what to … Continue reading →

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American Negotiating Style: Part 2

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

How do others see us? This is a great question and it is especially important to understand how we are viewed as negotiators. (Click here to read Part 1) Recently, I was teaching the negotiation segment of a course at … Continue reading →

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NGA Sponsors Lamb Prize in Political Science

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Negotiation Guidance Associates

 The Bert & Phyllis Lamb Prize in Political Science Negotiation Guidance Associates is pleased to announce the Bert and Phyllis Lamb Prize in Political Science. The Lamb Prize has been awarded annually since 2014. The Lamb-Prize:  Is a $1,000 cash award. … Continue reading →

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