Negotiation Navigator Gifts

"My fees are quite high, and yet you say you have little money. I think I'm seeing a conflict of interest here."

'I'm part of the decision-making process... I'm the 'No' part.'

'Ok, here's the meeting agenda ... it's gonna be a long one.'

'My people need to speak to your people.'

De-cluttering the office: Negotiations begin.

"We've been campaigning for years to encourage central government to delegate more powers to local authorities..."

'It's a senior management position. We need someone who can listen politely, and then say no.'

"The vote is tied. Half of us think the proposed plan is astoundingly asinine, and the other half finds it stupid beyond belief. Let's try to find a middle ground here, people!"

Meeting. 'Meh.'

Man has 'NO' built into desk.

Female Boss 5

'The union told me what we could do with our contract proposal.'

"Your wife said 'Shoot the clown of all I care.' But I'm sure can negotiate there."

It's a big ask.

City Finance Dept: My Way/The Highway

"I have in my hand a secret agreement in which my brother promises to take over doing my chores starting today. . ."

Man reading headlines 'GOP vows this ain't over!'

'Well, the new contract appears to be a win-win, just not for physicians.'

"Are you sending your people over here to smoke in my doorway?"

'Nice try, Thompson... but no, you can't have that raise.'

"Okay...make it a misdemeanor and I'll throw in the golf clubs and the weekend in Reno."

Two men shaking hands while another man warns one man about it

Gadzooks, will the light never change?

'I ran it by accounting, but I was never able to get it past legal.'

'Everything will be ok. I promise... Let's discuss your payment options.'

Salaries Department with 'No' Sign Above Door

'Enough is enough. We're sick of being overworked and underpaid.'

'Ah, Gripes, you want to discuss a raise with me, eh? Come in, sit down, make yourself comfortable!'

"Of course under your new contract the requirement for you to provide 24 hour cover is optional...you could also opt for 36 or 48 hours!"

UK/US Free Trade Deal

"After you've finished discussions with out allies, we have to talk."

"And need I remind you, the 'art of the deal' is the lifeblood of this company."

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

'When we get there let me do the double talking.'

'Which 'win' is ours? Because the one on the left looks bigger.'