The Last Days

Well, as the class winds down I must say that this class has been a very unique experience...much different then any class I've had at National! Speaking to other students in "real-time," blogging, a group project...it was really nice to break the normal pattern of an online class. The whole idea took some getting used to and I have to admit that even now I'm not sure I was ever quite used to it! I'm glad to be heading on to a new class as I really enjoy the fast pace of National, but I'm glad for the experience of this course.

Group Experience Update

As we near the end of the class, I'm proud to say that our group has continued to work and communicate well with one another. We've each contributed to our PowerPoint presentation and I am excited to view the final presentation in it's entirety. Overall it's been a very positive experience and I am so thankful for the hard work and cooperation of our group! Thank you so much you guys!

Week 4 Handouts

I did the reading for the week 4 handouts. I found both articles very interesting reads. I liked the comparison between negotiation and selling something. I've always felt that negotiation is like selling something. You have to convince another person to "buy" what you are proposing to them. I was also intrigued by the article on anger in the negotiation process and how that can really be to someones benefit. I don't like to think that anger is the wining emotion but strength and an unwillingness to back down if something really is that strong to you. I know that I would not like to deal with an angry person and would be instantly opposed and turned off to the negotiation process if someone was showing me anger. I think about my ex-husband who has an anger management issue and how I hated to deal with him when he showed any anger. My response to an angry negotiator would be to speak to me when you've calmed down!