I was kind of upset that my partner did not achieve a high score. I was trying to figure out the game while playing, and assumed that there was some optimum for both players. I was under the assumption that our trade-offs were benefiting both parties. I was trying to compromise on the things that did not matter as much score wise, but also figure out which I needed to be more firm on.
I was very surprised, since during the negotiation process, things went smoothly, since there were no real arguments or deadlocks, and I was definitely not out to just get as many points of out my partner as possible. (Unlike Anish ;P Sorry bro!) My score was just average. I think there were definitely different levels of satisfaction within the negotiation between my partner and I.
I definitely tried to use a strategy where we would both indirectly figure out what was important to the other person, and try and maximize our gain individually and together. Something went wrong, communication wise possibly, since that was my strategy, maybe she had another. My percieved notions definitely influenced my approach, since her signals showed me that she was content with the deals we were making, but I did not realize she was not benefiting as much as I, when I knew there was some solution for us both to benefit.
I think I always try and work things out with people, there are always tough situations arising everyday with customers, employees, managers, etc... I try and always find that medium where both parties will leave the negotiation table feeling like their needs have been addressed. They may have given up a little, but at least we are all still in the game.
Overall I was not satisfied with my performance, I think I let my partner down. I was trying to find that optimal solution, and I totally failed. My score was ok, but our overall score was not good. I think I definitely need to ask more questions next time. I was being kinda of methodological, more kind of assuming that my partner was on the same page I was, but I think she was being too flexible. If she would have challenged me more, I would have asked more questions to get us to the balanced point.
As a final thought:
I'm also definitely surprised Anish got the top score. Ok, Anish I'll stop picking on you in my blog now, I'm just jealous your the top dawg in that event. BTW, how did you get your partner to agree to almost everything? (Reply to my blog) :-)
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