Learning to Negotiate is Part of the Advocacy Process
kristina@partnerstx.org2018-07-12T14:53:51-05:00Be specific! When you make a statement like “I want my child to have a free appropriate education,” this is like asking for a piece of string of unknown or undefined length. Your statement of “I want . . .” must be followed by a “because.” The “because” should come from your well-stated issues and your supporting factual evidence. Why? Because any issue that you identify as a grievance is a request that something be done differently than it is being done now. Techniques & Tactics 1. Listen carefully to the other side. If you listen carefully enough, you’ll find that [...]