Industry 4.0 demands digital skills, but did you know that social skills still remains a key trait for professional success? Technical skills are table stakes, while social skills such as negotiation will keep you top of mind for stretch projects and leadership roles.
Negotiation, while popularly viewed as an adversarial and aggressive process, is actually about reaching your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement or BATNA at the very least. Becoming a skilled negotiator takes a lot of practice, but you can begin today by learning some key words, and putting them into practice!
The Leadership Institute teaches a WSQ-Negotiations class. Find out if you qualify for government grants here.