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<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/negotiation-strategy-series-1-planning-and-preparation>

![Negotiation Strategy Series: 1 Planning and preparation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/2-1.png)

![](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/Javier.jpeg) By [Professor Javier Marcos-Cuevas](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/dr-javier-marcos)

## [Negotiation Strategy Series: 1 Planning and preparation](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/negotiation-strategy-series-1-planning-and-preparation)

##### 10 steps to set yourself up for successful negotiations.

*( read )*

 Tags: [strategic negotiations](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/strategic-negotiations), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article), [SNP](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/snp)

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/the-rise-of-the-accidental-leader>

![The Rise of the ‘Accidental Leader’: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough (Until It Is)](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_1230262134.jpeg)

![](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/ED_Blog_Live_Site_Files/Author%20biog%20images/Paul%20Hughes.jpg) By [Dr Paul Hughes](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/dr-paul-hughes)

## [The Rise of the ‘Accidental Leader’: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough (Until It Is)](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/the-rise-of-the-accidental-leader)

##### Workplace practices are fuelling a dramatic growth in people being promoted into leadership roles without the preparation they...

*( read )*

 Tags: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [LPE](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/lpe)

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/six-corporate-finance-principles-for-business-success>

![Six corporate finance principles for business success](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_485778677.jpeg)

![](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/bender.jpg) By [Professor Ruth Bender](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/professor-ruth-bender)

## [Six corporate finance principles for business success](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/six-corporate-finance-principles-for-business-success)

##### Most business finance is not particularly complicated, it's just a matter of knowing the language, and understanding some key...

*( read )*

 Tags: [boardroom finance](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/boardroom-finance), [finance](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/finance), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article),

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/the-negotiation-behavioural-compass>

![The Behavioural Compass: Choosing the right negotiation approach](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_618365829.jpeg)

By [Professor Javier Marcos and Alistair White](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/professor-javier-marcos-and-alistair-white)

## [The Behavioural Compass: Choosing the right negotiation approach](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/the-negotiation-behavioural-compass)

##### Why there is no one best way to negotiate.

*( read )*

 Tags: [strategic negotiations](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/strategic-negotiations), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article), [SNP](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/snp)

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/strategic-skills-for-leaders>

![Strategic Skills for Leaders](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/DASL%20Blog.png)

By [Dr John Glen](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/dr-john-glen)

## [Strategic Skills for Leaders](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/strategic-skills-for-leaders)

##### Building a new breed of strategic leader for the future.

*( read )*

 Tags: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [strategy](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/strategy), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article),

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/from-high-performer-to-leader-of-high-performers>

![From High Performer to Leader of High Performers](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_1206475141.jpeg)

![](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/ED_Blog_Live_Site_Files/Author%20biog%20images/Paul%20Hughes.jpg) By [Dr Paul Hughes](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/dr-paul-hughes)

## [From High Performer to Leader of High Performers](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/from-high-performer-to-leader-of-high-performers)

##### Three powerful insights to remember as you transition into a leadership role.

*( read )*

 Tags: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [LPE](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/lpe)

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/opening-up-opportunities-to-enhance-leadership-skills>

![Opening up opportunities to enhance leadership skills](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_525703023.jpeg)

![](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/ED_Blog_Live_Site_Files/Author%20biog%20images/Paul%20Hughes.jpg) By [Dr Paul Hughes](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/dr-paul-hughes)

## [Opening up opportunities to enhance leadership skills](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/opening-up-opportunities-to-enhance-leadership-skills)

##### Executive education designed to resonate in the real world.

*( read )*

 Tags: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [executive development](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/executive-development), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article)

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/thriving-in-business-rather-than-simply-surviving>

![Thriving in business rather than simply surviving](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/ATB%20blog%20article%20for%20THRIVE.jpg)

By [Chris Coughlan](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/chris-coughlan)

## [Thriving in business rather than simply surviving](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/thriving-in-business-rather-than-simply-surviving)

##### **Tired, stressed and worried – it’s what being a business leader is all about! Or is it?**

*( read )*

 Tags: [leadership](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/leadership), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article), [THRIVE](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/thrive)

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/laying-the-foundations-upon-which-to-build-for-continued-growth>

![Laying the foundations upon which to build for continued growth](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/BGP.jpeg)

By [Professor Stephanie Hussels](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/professor-stephanie-hussels)

## [Laying the foundations upon which to build for continued growth](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/laying-the-foundations-upon-which-to-build-for-continued-growth)

##### How owner-managers can develop the right structure and direction as their business becomes more complex.

*( read )*

 Tags: [entrepreneurship](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/entrepreneurship), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article), [BGP](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/bgp)

<https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/foundations-of-inspirational-communication>

![The Foundations of Inspirational Communication](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/hubfs/AdobeStock_176162883.jpeg)

By [Paul Jamieson](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/author/paul-jamieson)

## [The Foundations of Inspirational Communication](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/foundations-of-inspirational-communication)

##### Unlock your audiences’ energy and motivation with these fundamental communication techniques.

*( read )*

 Tags: [communication and personal presence](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/communication-and-personal-presence), [article](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/article), [TIL](https://blog.som.cranfield.ac.uk/execdev/topic/til)

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