SNI President, Mark Jankowski, wrote an article that discusses what the emergence of 3-D virtual worlds means for the training business. To learn how immersive storytelling, and identity assumption role-plays in virtual worlds are changing the way corporate trainers deliver their content. Click here to read Mark’s article.
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We had some fun asking one of our SNI professionals, Jeff Cochran, a master facilitator, some questions. From teaching negotiations abroad to how to survive living with four teenagers, Jeff certainly covers it all. 1. Where have you been recently? Last month, I was in London delivering training and consulting for General Reinsurance, but I
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SNI Co-Founder, Mark Jankowski, wrote an article that was recently published in Training Magazine online regarding four reasons role plays in virtual worlds may be equally or more effective than role plays in the real world. To learn how virtual world technologies can improve training and lead to less goofing off, improved feedback, increased realism,
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In case you weren’t aware, Google has just announced its Google+ social networking platform. With Google+, Google is aiming to improve and expand on existing social networking platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Currently it’s in it’s trial period and open by invitation only. As an early adapter of Google+, Shapiro Negotiations Institute is
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SNI chairman, Ron Shapiro, had the pleasure of speaking at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law on the key principles of effective negotiations. During his presentation, Ron introduced SNI’s systematic approach to getting what you want while building stronger relationships. Follow the attached link to view Ron’s presentation. Click here to view Ron’s
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We had a chance to sit down with our EVP, Todd Lenhart, and ask him a few questions. We found it valuable to take some time to reflect with Todd about current trends within the training industry, we hope you do too. 1. What is new in the world of reinforcement? One of the most
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SNI is excited about the opportunity our Chairman, Ron Shapiro, had to discuss the impact negotiations can have on brands. He covered both organizational and personal brands in an interview with MarketPoint, a marketing and branding service firm. In the interview, Ron stressed the importance of relationships and the effect they have on your brand.
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The Bluff is the single most difficult tactic to identify. It occurs when the other side says things such as: “I have no room to move”; “That is the best I can do” or “I have a competitive bid that is 20% cheaper.” Most people trust that the other side is telling them the truth
Imagine this: you reach an agreement in a negotiation and the other side says: “I will send you the contract.” You gladly accept as it means less work for you. Unfortunately, many times the language in the contract may differ slightly from your understanding of the prior agreement. You suggest several changes and the other
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Recall when you were a young child gathered with your friends. You’re all in deep discussion about what game you’ll play together. Timmy suggests dodge ball, Susie offers a board game, and you too like the board game idea. Thus, your and Suzie’s democracy votes board game, while Timmy angrily refuses. Eventually, Timmy gives you
