Negotiation Strategist Mugs

'Right...we've agreed to mediation to decide whether or not we go to mediation!'

"Look, everyone here loves vanilla, right? So let's start there."

'Another setback - the mediators just went out on strike.'

'What say we set aside all our petty grievances and just hate each other on general principles.'

'We can't make hay while the sun shines if the union strikes while the iron is hot.'

"May I remind you that we can always go with duck eggs."

'One more year at school? Well, my consultant will negotiate the terms of contract.'

"I wasn't the only one cheating and I'll flip if you offer me a deal."

"O.K., Jimbo, let's dance with wolves."

"We don't fear them, so let's be honest. . ."

'I believe it's the union response to your offer sir!'

"At the moment I'm waiting for the unions' wage demand...oh, there it is!"

"I'm not sure which side wants to open the doors to negotiation and which side closes them."

"Before you ask for a raise, I need you to be aware I've got a map of your brain on my mobile."

"What's your salary requirement? If you require a lot we won't hire you?"

'Now that I have your attention...'

"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.'

'I'm glad you guys could work this out in a reasonable manner.'

'I'll make my final decision on that promotion of yours, after this game.'

"They're having a fight over how best to handle client conflict."

"When faced with a tricky ethical issue, I always ask the question, 'What's in it for me?'"

"Then we have an unspoken agreement?"

"That's it lads, 364 days annual leave...what would we have done without our union!"

'That last meeting was a complete turn-off.'

"That's Paul, he's our head of partnerships..."

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

'We're making progress. I just got a firm 'maybe'.'

'I ace 'wheeling' but I flunked 'dealing'' - Boy on leaving Business Administration.

'Try and be negative in a positive way.'

Tug of Negotiation and Conciliation.

'Pick a contract...any contract!'

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