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Class Name
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Instructor Name
Persuasion
Aristotle on persuasion the ability to convince others to adopt your ideas - win over minds with logic, win over hearts with emotions, and manage yourself As a form of influence persuasion involves: Careful preparation Proper presentation of arguments Supporting evidence An appropriate and compelling emotional climate Persuasion - what you do WITH another and not TO another
Establish Credibility
Effective negotiators are perceived as highly credible To be credible display the following: Positive appearance dress and act the part Expertise considerable subject matter knowledge Trustworthiness consistency, reliability and conscientiousness Composure calm and prepared
Scarcity
- Use scarcity with caution, information must be accurate - If later revealed there was no shortage, trust is lost
Consensus
- Show the other party that others are doing what you are asking s/he to do - Show that others have benefitted by saying yes to your request - Share testimonials of others in similar situations and experts