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The ABC of Gender in Negotiation: Insights from Hannah Riley Bowles
Our latest Podcast, The ABC of Gender in Negotiation By Mark Young and Hannah Riley Bowles June 2024 In the realm of negotiation, gender...
Jun 3, 20242 min read


THE PERFORMANCE OF NEGOTIATION
Introducing the Rational Games Players By Mark Young President, Rational Games, Inc. June 2024 Rational Games has always been about play:...
Jun 1, 20242 min read


HOW TO NEGOTIATE ON A UNICYCLE
A short instruction manual by Paul Emtsev Associate Consultant, Rational Games Leo Tolstoy once wrote: “Everyone thinks of changing the...
May 1, 20244 min read


UNVEILING THE SLEEPING BEAUTY OF NEGOTIATION
Unveiling The Sleeping Beauty of Negotiation and How to Wake Her? By Felix Miller Negotiation Expert, Rational Games, Inc.
Feb 29, 20242 min read


THE POWER OF MAJLIS
A New Approach to Peacebuilding? By Mark Young President, Rational Games, Inc. Uncover the unique power of Majlis and problem-solving.
Jan 31, 20242 min read


SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Mastering the Art of Win-Win
Norm delves into the essential skill of negotiation, highlighting its significance in both personal and professional spheres.
Oct 31, 20232 min read


ZEN AND THE ART OF NEGOTIATION:
Explore the transformative power of Zen in negotiation. Gain awareness, find balance, and access your inner wisdom.
Oct 1, 20232 min read


ARE YOU IN A RIGID ENVIRONMENT?
By Henk van der Wath Gamification and Technical Advisor, Rational Games, Inc. In the world of negotiation, rigidity can often lead to...
Sep 2, 20233 min read


IN SEARCH OF A STABLE EMPIRE:
By Mark Young President, Rational Games, Inc. I took the occasion of a short vacation on Corsica this spring to tackle a fairly hefty...
Jul 31, 20232 min read


THE DEBTS OF HISTORY:
By Mark Young President, Rational Games, Inc. Recently, Rational Games was asked to attend a meeting with some “back channel” negotiators...
Jun 30, 20232 min read


THE TURNING POINT:
By Felix Miller Negotiation Expert, Rational Games, Inc. “Are we looking at the same problem?” A fellow negotiator asked his...
Jun 1, 20232 min read


THE BEAUTY OF COMPETITION:
By Mark Young President, Rational Games, Inc. This month saw a highly enjoyable “gig” where the beauty of competition was illustrated:...
May 1, 20232 min read
WHEN STONES CAN SPEAK:
By Mark Young President, Rational Games, Inc. As a serious practitioner of teaching and doing negotiation playfully, I have for some time...
Apr 1, 20232 min read


SURELY WE CANNOT LET HIM GET AWAY WITH IT:
By Mark Young and Julian Wittkamp Rational Games, Inc. The dueling speeches in Moscow and Warsaw. Although nothing was explicitly...
Mar 1, 20232 min read


NEGOTIATING WITH ChatGPT:
by Hami Neisari Associate Trainer Rational Games, Inc. Will I ever be made redundant because of AI? Those were my exact thoughts 10 years...
Feb 1, 20232 min read


BOARDING THE TRAIN OF HOPE:
By Mark Young President, Rational Games, Inc. May I please take the occasion of our last blog of 2022 to introduce our latest grantee,...
Jan 1, 20232 min read


A RAY OF NEGOTIATION HOPE:
By Mark Young Rational Games, Inc. This month, I was “pleased to notice” (to borrow a phrase from our seminars) a rare negotiation hope...
Dec 1, 20222 min read


BEYOND “NEVER SPLITTING THE DIFFERENCE“:
By Dr. Mark Young Rational Games, Inc. In almost every seminar I have offered in recent months, at least one participant asks me what I...
Nov 1, 20222 min read


GET AWAY FROM THE TABLE:
By Julian Wittkamp Associate Trainer Rational Games, Inc. Diplomats are usually known for their strict protocol, especially when engaged...
Oct 1, 20223 min read


BETTER LATE THAN NEVER:
By Mark Young, President, Rational Games, Inc. Not only Washington D.C. was shocked and buzzing on August 2 when Chuck Schumer and Joe...
Sep 1, 20222 min read
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