Today's process was an overall good experience. Reflecting on the PP information from the last two days correlates well with our simulation. There is a lot to consider throughout the process.
I agree that the use of the flip cameras was effective. The non-verbal communication is often the important information that is conveyed. We have a flip camera in our District and are in the process of purchasing more for student use.
The negotiation process is a time consuming task. You can see when passionate people come together on two different sides, a variety of skills are needed for the process to be successful. Trust is huge and if it not in place it leads to assumptions and unintentional miscommunication. It is critical to build an environment in which emotions and agendas are left at the door. Furthermore, the "long on listening" strategy may actually be a time saver.
I was feeling the pressure of running 30 minutes past 1:30 today. I can only imagine the pressure when it is 10:30 or 11:30 at night and negotiations are still processing.
Overall, pretty good weekend!
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