The Art of Compromise
Started by Simon, Mar 27 2005 08:54 AM
The Art of Compromise
By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D.
Compromise may be the most important and most underused word in modern business.
Webster defines compromise as a settlement of differences by consent, reached by mutual concessions. Put in simple terms,you've got to give a little to get a little, with the understanding that just because you don't get what you want, doesn't mean you won't get all you need. For a business to be successful, leaders and team members need to learn how to engage in this beneficial behavior. And it's not as hard as you might think.
The first thing to remember is that in a business deal, you won't be comfortable unless the other company (or person) is comfortable as well. For some reason, compromising can be looked at as a loss, caving in or even being a doormat. The real truth is that if you have any of these sensations you are not really compromising. For there to be a real meeting of the minds, both people have to feel good about the end result.
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The Art of Compromise
Regards,
Simon
By Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D.
Compromise may be the most important and most underused word in modern business.
Webster defines compromise as a settlement of differences by consent, reached by mutual concessions. Put in simple terms,you've got to give a little to get a little, with the understanding that just because you don't get what you want, doesn't mean you won't get all you need. For a business to be successful, leaders and team members need to learn how to engage in this beneficial behavior. And it's not as hard as you might think.
The first thing to remember is that in a business deal, you won't be comfortable unless the other company (or person) is comfortable as well. For some reason, compromising can be looked at as a loss, caving in or even being a doormat. The real truth is that if you have any of these sensations you are not really compromising. For there to be a real meeting of the minds, both people have to feel good about the end result.
Read Full Article:
The Art of Compromise
Regards,
Simon
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