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Negotiating for Women in Leadership Roles. Dr. Allison Garrett Vice President for Academic Affairs. Negotiation is not . . . war. Negotiation is not . . . science. Negotiation is not . . . cloying behavior. Negotiation is not . . . a competition.
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Negotiating for Women in Leadership Roles Dr. Allison Garrett Vice President for Academic Affairs
Negotiation is a process by which parties move from divergent positions to a point where agreement can be reached.
Negotiating Tips • Know when you’re outgunned • Use humor • Know when to reconsider your position • Keep your cool • Don’t assume there’s only 1 solution
Negotiating Tips • The first offer is not the best offer • Don’t confuse assertive behavior with aggressive behavior • Focus on interests, not positions • Watch body language • Feel, felt, found
Negotiating Tips • Use words and phrases that convey empathy • Do your research beforehand • Explore details and ask for clarification • Redirect the conversation to the positive • Make sure everyone is on the same page when you conclude
Negotiating Tips • Benefits are not negotiable; salary is • Do your research • Avoid being the first to state an amount • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Z6WH2ac14 • “I’m very excited about your offer, but I have two other interviews this week.”
Women • $22,000 at age 22 • 3% raise each year • $76,870 at age 60 Source: Babcock & Laschever,Women Don’t Ask (2003) • Men • $30,000 at age 22 • 3% raise each year • $92,243 at age 60 • He earns more than $350,000 more in salary over his lifetime.