It would appear from some views that Theresa May is believed to have “persuaded” the EU negotiators to allow the UK to move forward to the second phase in order that the process of agreeing a new trade relationship can begin. I would think that this is far from the reality. However it highlights theContinue reading “Negotiating Lessons – Brexit – Phase One to EU.”
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Negotiating Lessons from Brexit – Four – No Good Trying to be Nice!
Setting a conciliatory tone can be dangerous if not thought through carefully. It could signal weakness, over keenness to close a deal or just indicate a lack of preparation or experience. Trying to be more flexible without setting clear conditionality on that flexibility let’s the other side know that their strategy is working. Perception hereContinue reading “Negotiating Lessons from Brexit – Four – No Good Trying to be Nice!”
