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BATNAs in Negotiation

Be prepared to make a deal. Before you go in to any negotiation—you must think it through to the bitter end and the possibility of walking away.

Feb 09, 2025
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Key Takeaways

  • BATNA stands for the Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement.

  • Be prepared to walk away from a negotiation

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This is one of the seminal pieces in negotiation theory. Almost every university that teaches negotiation talks about your BATNA.

What is a BATNA?

It's the phase in a negotiation where you assess your w…

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