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    How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate
    How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate
    How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate
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    How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate

    By Dr Jim Porter

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    Entrepreneurs Brief Guide - How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate.

    As a leader, you have to try to juggle various responsibilities at the same time, so you need to try to make sense of the situation. Try to understand where power comes from, as people tend to follow those who have power.

    In 30 minutes, learn how to: (a) Appreciate the five bases of power, (b) Negotiate conflicts successfully and (c) Apply Adam’s Equity Theory to balance employee inputs.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDr Jim Porter
    Release dateJan 14, 2012
    ISBN9781465870780
    How to Understand Power and Learn to Negotiate
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    Dr Jim Porter

    Dr Jim Porter is a chartered engineer, qualified to a PhD level from London University, with more the 25 years business experience. He has worked for several multinational companies in Europe and the USA. His experience stretches from new products development, project management, new business building, profit and loss responsibility, to the creation of several successful joint ventures and acquisitions.Currently, he is a senior executive, responsible for strategy development and growth initiatives, including partnerships and new businesses building. Dr Porter is particularly interested in business incubation, helping entrepreneurs and start up business owners to achieve their personal and business objectives.Dr Porter is the author of several publications, including a book titled “How to bake your business idea and eat it”, and the creator of “Entrepreneurs Brief Guides” series.Dr Porter is a Fellow Member of several professional organizations and institutions in Europe and the USA. He can be contacted on his email TheJimPorter@gmail.com .

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