Untrained negotiators jeopardize multi-million-dollar deals, study finds.
Negotiation is undervalued in organizations, often being seen as a random and unstructured event. Just like you wouldn't trust someone without medical or legal training to handle your health or legal matters, untrained negotiators shouldn't be handling multi-million-dollar deals. The researchers argue that negotiation is a crucial skill that needs to be recognized and developed within organizations to create value.