Does negotiating with your kids feel endless?
On average, you’ll negotiate with them 6 times today about things like bedtime, screen-time, clothing, chores, homework, and on and on.
After much research – plus professional and personal experience in the world of negotiating – Dr. Terri Kurtzberg shares proven tactics that will help you better negotiate with your kids.
If you’re also interested in becoming a better negotiator in life and at work then listen to part one of our conversation, Episode 18 – Negotiate Like A Boss.
Dr. Terri is an Associate Professor of Management and Global Business at Rutgers Business School where she teaches graduate students the strategies and tactics of negotiating, electronic communication and distraction, virtual teams, and organizational creativity. Her research has been quoted in media outlets like The New York Times, Fortune Magazine, BBC and CNN. She is the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards, including Rutgers University’s most prestigious teaching award. She’s also the co-author of four books, see the list below.
Things we cover in this episode:
- 3 challenges that arise when negotiating with kids
- Common tactics kids use for getting what they want
- Real life examples that will help you get what you want VS argue with your kid
- When to negotiate and when not to
- Dealing with the “that’s not fair” complaint
- The power of asking “why?”
- The 3-Question Checklist that will help you negotiate better
Links
- Learn more about Dr. Terri on her Rutgers Business School page
- Connect with Dr. Terri on LinkedIn
Dr. Kurtzberg’s Books
- Negotiating at Home: Essential Steps for Reaching Agreement with Your Kids
- Distracted: Staying Connected without Losing Focus
- Virtual Teams: Mastering Communication and Collaboration in the Digital Age Kindle Edition
- The Essentials of Job Negotiations: Proven Strategies for Getting What You Want Kindle Edition
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