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Beyond the Boardroom (Part 6): Closing the Deal and Beginning the Partnership

The final installment of our 6-part series. How agreements are built from the bottom up, why the contract is a symbol of trust, and what it all means for the Western negotiator. Continue reading
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Beyond the Boardroom (Part 4): Patience, Restraint, and the Calculus of Caution

Part 4 of our 6-part series. Why the Japanese negotiation clock runs differently, why emotions stay hidden, and why risk is the enemy. Continue reading