John Cicala, Ph.D.

Always With, Never Against: A Podcast of Negotiation

Business EN ↓ 34 episodes

Discussions on the many different elements of collaborative Negotiation, from the pre-Negotiation process and strategies to post-Negotiation follow-up and implementation issues. Designed for anyone and everyone who is interested, either personally or professionally, in learning how to Negotiate better and more effectively.

Author

John Cicala, Ph.D.

Category

Business

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Latest episode

Jul 25, 2025

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Episodes

Episode #33: The Debrief 25.07.2025

This episode discusses the importance of debriefing and reviewing a negotiation once it's complete.

Episode #32: Ingredients for a Collaborative Negotiation 10.06.2025

This episode talks about some of the core ingredients necessary for a successful collaborative negotiation.

Episode 31: A Talking With.... 12.05.2025

This episode discusses the core element of a negotiation - communicating.

Episode 30: Prepare, prepare, and then prepare some more... 14.04.2025

The value and benefit of preparing and practicing BEFORE the actual negotiation.

Episode 29: Negotiation format options 26.03.2025

This episode looks at the different options available for conducting a negotiation.

Episode 28: Consideration 24.02.2025

This episode, hopefully, reminds negotiators of the value in being considerate to your negotiating counterparts.

Episode 27: Alternatives v. Options 10.02.2025

This episode discusses the difference between alternatives (BATNAs) and options within alternatives.

Episode 26: Artificial Intelligence and Negotiating 22.01.2025
Episode 25: Lessons from humanitarian negotiating 27.11.2024
Episode 24: The Negotiation Environment 11.11.2024

This episode talks about the importance of having a professional and neutral environment to conduct a negotiation in.

Episode 23: How It's Done 07.10.2024

An example from 1865 shows how to make a counter proposal.

Episode 22: Dirty Tricks 23.09.2024

This episode talks about different underhanded tactics and behaviors some negotiators may engage in and how to deal with them.

Episode 21: Negotiate the Negotiation 08.09.2024

This episode talks about the benefits of negotiating the agenda and ground rules of a negotiation up front....where, when, who, what, etc.

Episode 20: Their Back Table 24.08.2024

This episode discusses the importance of knowing what/who is driving your negotiating counterpart.

Episode 19, pt. 2.: Oops....left one out. 06.08.2024

Should have included this book in the previous episode of books not written for negotiators but that should be read by them.

Episode 19: Non-Negotiating books worth reading to be a better negotiator 31.07.2024

This episode share five or six books that were not written as negotiation how-to's, but contain very helpful information and advice that can make those who read them better negotiators.

Episode 18: Trust 10.07.2024

This episode talks about the importance of trust and trustworthiness in Negotiating.

Episode 17: Splitting the (Collaborative Value) Pie 10.06.2024

This episode summarizes the concept of splitting the pie described in the book, "Split the Pie," by Yale Negotiation professor, Barry Nalebuff.

Episode 16: The Importance of How You Open 24.05.2024

This episode talks about how important the first few minutes of verbal and non-verbal interaction in a negotiation is as this is when the groundwork is set that will greatly influence how willing the other side is to listen to what you have to say.

Episode 15: Crisis Management Negotiation 02.05.2024

This episode discusses way to negotiate - either for terms to an agreement or to resolve a dispute - during what is perceived to be a 'crisis.'

Episode 14: Influence 07.03.2024

This episode talks about how negotiators can influence (and are influenced by) others.

Episode 13: Build Relationships In Advance 19.02.2024

This episode talks about the value to be gained in building relationships with potential negotiating counterparts before you have to negotiate with them, that is, the power to be found in creating coalitions and establishing familiarity among colleagues within your industry and community.

Episode 12: The Value of Practice and Preparation 02.02.2024

This episode talks about the valuable opportunities everyone has everyday to practice being friendly and positive when engaging and interacting with other people. It also shares the value in making sure everyone involved in a negotiation knows up front specifically what is being negotiated or resolved; that there is an agreed upon agenda prior to the actual negotiation regarding what is to be disc...

Episode 11: Using the Force to Negotiate 08.01.2024

This episode discusses the book, " Star Wars and Conflict Resolution: There are Alternative to Fighting ," by Noam Ebner and Jen Reynolds.

Episode #10: Negotiating with Different Cultures 27.11.2023

This episode focuses on how to conduct yourself when a negotiation counterpart is from a different culture than yours.

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