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Negotiation

The best Negotiation books — new releases and enduring classics — each distilled to its core framework, 7 takeaways, and a practical plan. Tap any book to distill it live.

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New & notable — the past year

2016

Never Split the Difference

Chris Voss

A former FBI negotiator reveals tactical techniques for high-stakes negotiations that prioritize emotional intelligence and tactical empathy.

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1981

Getting to Yes

Roger Fisher, William Ury

The foundational framework for interest-based negotiation that focuses on mutual gains rather than positional bargaining.

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2002

Crucial Conversations

Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

Provides strategies for navigating difficult conversations and disagreements by creating psychological safety and honest dialogue.

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2016

The Negotiator's Desk Reference

James C. Freund

A practical guide to the legal and strategic dimensions of business negotiations with real-world scenarios and solutions.

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1999

Bargaining for Advantage

G. Richard Shell

Combines game theory, psychology, and practical tactics to help negotiators understand their leverage and create value.

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1999

Difficult Conversations

Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen

A Harvard Negotiation Project guide to having honest discussions about tough topics with understanding and clarity.

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1985

Win-Win Negotiating

Fred E. Jandt

Demonstrates how to find mutually beneficial solutions through collaborative problem-solving rather than competitive tactics.

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2000

The Shadow Negotiation

Deborah M. Kolb, Judith Williams

Explores how negotiators can read hidden dynamics and build influence through emotional and strategic awareness.

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2007

Negotiation Genius

Deepak Malhotra, Max H. Bazerman

Integrates behavioral economics and psychology to explain how top negotiators think and achieve breakthrough agreements.

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1999

Secrets of Power Negotiating

Roger Dawson

Reveals psychology-based negotiation tactics and persuasion methods used by experienced business negotiators.

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The classics

1981

Getting to Yes

Roger Fisher, William Ury

The foundational framework for interest-based negotiation that focuses on mutual gains rather than positional bargaining.

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1999

Difficult Conversations

Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen

A Harvard Negotiation Project guide to having honest discussions about tough topics with understanding and clarity.

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1985

Win-Win Negotiating

Fred E. Jandt

Demonstrates how to find mutually beneficial solutions through collaborative problem-solving rather than competitive tactics.

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2000

The Shadow Negotiation

Deborah M. Kolb, Judith Williams

Explores how negotiators can read hidden dynamics and build influence through emotional and strategic awareness.

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1999

Bargaining for Advantage

G. Richard Shell

Combines game theory, psychology, and practical tactics to help negotiators understand their leverage and create value.

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2016

Never Split the Difference

Chris Voss

A former FBI negotiator reveals tactical techniques for high-stakes negotiations that prioritize emotional intelligence and tactical empathy.

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2007

Negotiation Genius

Deepak Malhotra, Max H. Bazerman

Integrates behavioral economics and psychology to explain how top negotiators think and achieve breakthrough agreements.

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1999

Secrets of Power Negotiating

Roger Dawson

Reveals psychology-based negotiation tactics and persuasion methods used by experienced business negotiators.

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2016

The Negotiator's Desk Reference

James C. Freund

A practical guide to the legal and strategic dimensions of business negotiations with real-world scenarios and solutions.

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1980

You Can Negotiate Anything

Herb Cohen

A classic guide that demystifies negotiation as a universal life skill applicable to everyday situations and high-stakes deals.

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