Negotiation Simulation Memo: Negotiation Skills in Public Health Management

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Subject: Negotiation Skills in Public Health Management
Negotiation skills are fundamental, and one can apply them in personal and professional life, particularly in public health management. In this field, one can encounter situations or dilemmas where the initial positions on a particular situation differ. This encounter is evident in a team project with members having different opinions or in such a circumstance where the participants have other priorities or objectives (Sun and Theussen 222). In such instances, practical negotiation skills are vital in ascertaining common ground and attaining mutually satisfactory results. In this case, negotiation skills will help ensure the stakeholders deliberate the problem at hand holistically while considering the dilemma and potential trade-offs to solve the problem.
Negotiation skills entail the ability to communicate effectively, listen to the team members actively, and come up with creative solutions to address the interests of all the team members (Kraus 333). Research indicates that such skills are necessary for various aspects of public health management, like collaborating with other parties, negotiating contracts, and resolving conflicts among team members (Simone et al. 2). Specifically, negotiation skills are essential in managing conflicts when members have varying opinions concern...