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fandomhigh2013-09-18 09:20 am
atreideslioness) wrote in fandomhigh2013-09-18 09:20 am
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Diplomacy, Relationships & Tactics: the Art of War [Wednesday]
It was once again Wednesday, and Ghanima was seated on her desk, little red book in her hands.
"'There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare,'" she announced once everyone was seated. "So speaks Sun Tzu in the second P'ien. In it, he speaks of provisioning an army, and managing your resources."
"Today, we look at it from a non-combat viewpoint," Ghanima said, smiling at them. "If you're conducting a business merger, you should approach it the same as any other battle. Prolonged negotiations are something to avoid at all costs, since you usually end up losing something the longer you are engaged."
"Romantic relationships are the same way; as much fun as the chase can be, a prolonged pursuit of your target increases the chance of them slipping away," she teased, eyes flashing with amusement. "How can you apply the suggestions made in the second P'ien to these two situations? I'd like you to break into groups and discuss."
"'There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare,'" she announced once everyone was seated. "So speaks Sun Tzu in the second P'ien. In it, he speaks of provisioning an army, and managing your resources."
"Today, we look at it from a non-combat viewpoint," Ghanima said, smiling at them. "If you're conducting a business merger, you should approach it the same as any other battle. Prolonged negotiations are something to avoid at all costs, since you usually end up losing something the longer you are engaged."
"Romantic relationships are the same way; as much fun as the chase can be, a prolonged pursuit of your target increases the chance of them slipping away," she teased, eyes flashing with amusement. "How can you apply the suggestions made in the second P'ien to these two situations? I'd like you to break into groups and discuss."
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Activity: Discussion(s)!
cleverness has never been seen associated with long delays.
There is no instance of a country having benefited
from prolonged warfare.
Break into two groups as you please, and discuss the applications of the information and advice in this P'ien. It's a free-for-all, so feel free to ping to whomever wherever in your group.
Group Discussion #1: Business Relationships
Group #2: Personal Relationships
Talk to Lady Ghanima
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