from dealing with issues sequentially to dealing with them in
packages and back again?
Sequencing clearly is an important concern for Paul. He has
initiated negotiations with multiple potential employers in
order to test the market and gain some leverage. As he pro-
ceeds, he will have to think carefully about the order in which
he engages in discussions. Should he try to generate an offer
from Beta, for example, or see whether he can make more
progress with Alpha first?
Concluding Comments
If you don’t do a thorough assessment of negotiation structure
and process, you can’t hope to develop a good negotiation strat-
egy. To deepen your understanding of the analytical techniques
outlined in this chapter, pick the most important negotiation in
which you are ...