Advanced Negotiations

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

Good afternoon

I’d like to begin by getting to know the class. If you could tell me why you picked this class... "Because I had to" is not an acceptable answer. We all have choices, whether it is clear or if it is not.

I’d also like to know what you hope to learn here.

Now, we’re going to have little bit or a writing assignment here. This won’t be graded. Yes, you have to do it as it does count towards class participation. For the next class, I want you to give me a minimum of 1 page, double spaced, answer to this question:

What do I think advanced negotiations are?

We will be discussing this next week. I think this will be a good way to get a feel of where we are... and where we need to go.

Why do I get the feeling the answers will scare me right back to Naboo?

Comments

[jayne-serenity.livejournal.com]

*hears a resounding crash outside the door*
*gets up to go out to it*

That'll be Shel.. sorry... forgot I was supposed to bring him.

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

Oh. Please give him the assistance he needs then.

[sheldonjsands.livejournal.com]

*dusts self off*

*comes in to sit*

Sorry. Chaos follows me, it seems.

[jayne-serenity.livejournal.com]

*kicks out a chair*
sit here amigo...

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

*is a little surprised it's Jayne helping this guy*

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

*is suprised, but pleased*

[sheldonjsands.livejournal.com]

Muchas gracias..

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

I know the feeling.

[sheldonjsands.livejournal.com]

So what are we negotiating today? *sets up tape recorder in lieu of taking notes*

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

Right now, I am taking survey of the class's definition of the meaning of the term. It's best to keep in lighter on the first day, wouldn't you agree?

[sheldonjsands.livejournal.com]

Yeah... keep it light. Engenders trust. Lets you feel out your target; see what they value to custom tailor your offer later on.

Very smart, teach. You know what you're doing.

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

So do you, from the sound of it.

[sheldonjsands.livejournal.com]

*cracks a somewhat twisted smile*