By Ben Byth | 13.02.15
Learning from 4 Year-Olds
A recent TV documentary (The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds) gave a fascinating insight into the way grown-ups work. The…
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Get Mad Back
Get mad back? Not so sure. Couple of things have passed my desk this week that have prompted this blog.…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 02.02.15
The hidden cost of “free”
The most powerful word in the English language is ‘free’. People love a bargain and if it’s free – then…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 23.01.15
Unilateral Disarmament
Jim Murphy, the new leader of the Labour party in Scotland, was interviewed on the radio recently and the issue of…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 16.01.15
Pour Oil On It
There is one group for whom cheaper oil is bad news — oil producers, who’ve been having an amazing run between…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 13.01.15
Don’t put your foot in it, put their words in your mouth
It may sound slightly unhygienic but it is far better than putting your foot in it! You may also find…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 09.01.15
Fancy a Cheque for a Billion Dollars?
I love Christmas, but I hate paying for it. Sadly as a father of 5, Christmas, whilst being a wonderful…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 05.01.15
Why Does a Long Term Relationship Matter in Negotiations?
Negotiating in business is a lot like marriage: if you want a long lasting relationship and to live “happily ever…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 23.12.14
What Questions Can We Ask In Negotiations?
Voltaire, that famous French Philosopher, once said to “judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” That same…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 16.12.14
How to Lead Negotiations?
If you don’t know how to lead a negotiation, then you may just find yourself being led down the bitter…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 12.12.14
Chore Wars
Who does the housework in your house? Seems this is a much bigger issue than you might think. Or maybe it…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 09.12.14
Super-negotiations!
Anyone familiar with old Marvel comics will remember that Spider-Man, in his civilian identity of Peter Parker, often had to…
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