By Lori Lang


Do you have a boss from hell? Being in the unenviable position of having to suffer a bad boss is, without doubt, one of the most stressful workplace situations to be in. And the awful reality is this: millions of people struggle with the frustration, tension, difficulty and sheer unhappiness of coping with bad bosses, every day of their working lives.

What Makes Negotiations Successful? So, what type of business communication skills do you use to win a negotiation? The term 'winning' -used very often - is actually a wrong connotation because when you say 'win' the implied result for the other party is 'lose'. Thus there is likely to be acute resistance from the party with whom you are negotiation. The keyword for success is win-win; in other words, a middle path that makes both parties happy.

One of the most important things to consider when hiring a supervisor or company leader is his or her qualifications and skills. Many individuals will be looking to work for your company in any capacity possible simply to stay financially afloat. This is due to the high unemployment rate in today's current market downturn. Guaranteeing that you bring on someone who is tailored for your company over the person who has multiple degrees in unrelated fields will ensure that your company has the right leadership on board to make your company last.

The 'good' news is no matter what job you are in, or wherever you are in the world, you are definitely not alone in your ordeal of working with an unprofessional manager. And what this means is that regardless of the type, size, location, culture or industry nature of your employment - anytime, anywhere - there are effective, constructive and tried-and-tested actions you CAN take to break free from the chains of your bad boss.

Do your homework thoroughly - you will need to come across as confident at many of the points in negotiations. Good business communication skill would entail that the other person believes you. This is possible only when you know the whole story (your side and their side) inside out. Before you set out for any type of negotiation, you need to do your homework.

And in both cases - good boss or bad boss - these inherent interpersonal characteristics will consistently manifest, regardless of the environment the individual is in.

You can be fearless only when you are aware and prepared for the worst case scenario. It is like you have nothing to lose as you are prepared with Plan B, Plan C and a Plan D if required. Being prepared means you also have excellent business communication skills.




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