The Real Deal

Read our musings on the issues of the day, the ones that have captured our imaginations and the ones that we feel could benefit from the art of negotiation.

The Dirty Tricks of Negotiation

Dirty tricks take away your control. They put you on the back foot. And can quickly turn you into a powerless negotiator. But rest assured. After 100,000 hours of watching negotiators in action, Scotwork has identified 10 of the dirtiest tricks in the book and put them (where else) in a book. ‘The Dirty Tricks of Negotiation and How to Spot Them’ is an unmissable read to help you spot and side-step some of the world’s most underhand negotiating tactics. Take a step to overcoming those dirty tricksters. Download your FREE e-book now.

The Dirty Tricks of Negotiation - Volume 2

Dirty tricks take away your control. They put you on the back foot. And can quickly turn you into a powerless negotiator. But rest assured. After 100,000 hours of watching negotiators in action, Scotwork has identified 10 dirtier tricks. ‘The Dirty Tricks of Negotiation and How to Spot Them - Volume 2’ is an unmissable read to help you spot and side-step some of the world’s most underhand negotiating tactics.

Negotiating in Uncertain Times

Over the last 18 months we have endured unprecedented disruption: the rise of Donald Trump, fallout from the Brexit vote and terrorist attacks increasing in number and deadliness. This sequence of events has taken us from uncertainty to hyperuncertainty, a frozen state of mind that hinders normative behaviour. This ebook provides some strategic, tactical and skill-based ideas on how to negotiate more successfully in these hyperuncertain times.

Understanding Negotiating Power

Power is critical to any negotiation. Take control of the power balance and you are empowered to turn any negotiation to your advantage and secure the best deal. This e-book gives negotiators of all abilities essential insights into the nature and use of negotiating power.

Keep Sharp - Negotiation Skill Tips

Our negotiation skill tips are a distillation of, often, complex analysis into simple, practical, usable language and techniques designed to be relevant in the real world. This eBook is collection of top 10 skill tips for successful negotiation.

The Truth about Lying

Take control of the trust in your negotiating relationships and you are empowered to turn any negotiation to your advantage and secure the best deal. This e-book gives negotiators of all abilities essential insights into the nature and use of lying, how you can weed it out of your negotiating relationships and build trust.

Lessons of a Zen Master

Apply the following lessens of a Zen Master for stress free negotiations