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According to MIT ombudsman Mary Rowe, what is the most important element of effective negotiation?
Preparation, preparation, preparation.
- Talking first and loudest
- Preparation ✔
- Never giving anything up
Why: Rowe suggests writing out the facts, how they caused harm and what should happen next, even if you never send it. Writing helps you see what you really need.
Huh, didn't know that: Rowe says you can even negotiate with yourself, like deciding when to go to bed.
Why did the negotiator pack three bags? Preparation, preparation, preparation.
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References
Answer: Preparation. Rowe suggests writing out the facts, how they caused harm and what should happen next, even if you never send it. Writing helps you see what you really need.
- Learn to Lead, Volume 4: Strategic Perspectives, reading 16.2, The Art of Negotiation (Brenda Goodman) (Civil Air Patrol) www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Volume_4_Web_4028F891F0A14.pdf
The most important element of effective negotiation, says Rowe, is preparation, preparation, preparation.
Checked 2026-10-10.
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