A practical negotiation framework helping leaders clarify goals, prepare strategically, understand stakeholders, and achieve stronger outcomes in complex negotiations.
“Negotiation Simplified does what its title states—it provides a clear, non-technical description of the thought processes and techniques successful negotiators use. It is a light and easy read, full of real-life anecdotes. It will make you more self-aware and help you improve your negotiation results.”
“In Negotiation Simplified, Jim Reiman transforms theory into digestible and straightforward lessons for newcomers and experienced negotiators. His seamless prose and memorable examples make it easy to retain the lessons. And the chapters’ ‘takeaways’ provide the framework to implement these lessons quickly. You will return to this book as you would return to a wise mentor.”
“The wisdom of Negotiation Simplified rests in the practical lessons it distills from countless negotiations. Reiman sets forth in straightforward and simple terms these lessons so they can be adapted to the diversity of negotiating situations that arise in business and across all relationships.”
“While the focus is on business negotiations, Reiman provides a useful and accessible framework for understanding the type of negotiations we all have every day with family, friends, at work, in life. Both a quick read and an informative one.”
“In Negotiation Simplified, Jim Reiman transforms theory into digestible and straightforward lessons for newcomers and experienced negotiators. His seamless prose and memorable examples make it easy to retain the lessons. And the chapters' 'takeaways' provide the framework to implement these lessons quickly. You will return to this book as you would return to a wise mentor.”
"The book’s action plans are memorable thanks to their concise, orderly presentations, in which procedures like the five steps of strategic planning, methods of communicating, and the factors to consider during preparation are clearly outlined...the valuable business guidebook Negotiation Simplified introduces the tools and skills that are necessary to get there."
"The book’s information is coherently and concisely organized, with charts and graphs adding a strong visual element. Reiman also skillfully shifts the focus of his narrative from broader points to more specific, personalized examples...Readers who deal with negotiations as part of their jobs will discover a great deal of intriguing thoughts on the subject in these pages..."
“Negotiation Simplified does what its title states—it provides a clear, non-technical description of the thought processes and techniques successful negotiators use. It is a light and easy read, full of real-life anecdotes. It will make you more self-aware and help you improve your negotiation results.”
“In Negotiation Simplified, Jim Reiman transforms theory into digestible and straightforward lessons for newcomers and experienced negotiators. His seamless prose and memorable examples make it easy to retain the lessons. And the chapters' 'takeaways' provide the framework to implement these lessons quickly. You will return to this book as you would return to a wise mentor.”
“The wisdom of Negotiation Simplified rests in the practical lessons it distills from countless negotiations. Reiman sets forth in straightforward and simple terms these lessons so they can be adapted to the diversity of negotiating situations that arise in business and across all relationships.”
“While the focus is on business negotiations, Reiman provides a useful and accessible framework for understanding the type of negotiations we all have every day with family, friends, at work, in life. Both a quick read and an informative one.”
"The book’s information is coherently and concisely organized, with charts and graphs adding a strong visual element. Reiman also skillfully shifts the focus of his narrative from broader points to more specific, personalized examples...Readers who deal with negotiations as part of their jobs will discover a great deal of intriguing thoughts on the subject in these pages..."
"The book’s action plans are memorable thanks to their concise, orderly presentations, in which procedures like the five steps of strategic planning, methods of communicating, and the factors to consider during preparation are clearly outlined...the valuable business guidebook Negotiation Simplified introduces the tools and skills that are necessary to get there."
Former Acting US Ambassador to China
Former US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa
Director of Council and Trade Negotiations, World Trade Organization
Former CEO, Dun & Bradstreet
Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
Director of Global Trend & Design at Bed Bath & Beyond
Director General, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Executive Director, Local Initiative Support Corporation New York City
A practical negotiation framework helping leaders clarify goals, prepare strategically, understand stakeholders, and achieve stronger outcomes in complex negotiations.