How do you use objective criteria to strengthen your BATNA and challenge your WATNA?
Negotiation is a skill that can help you achieve your goals, whether in business, personal, or social situations. However, to negotiate effectively, you need to know your best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA) and your worst alternative to a negotiated agreement (WATNA). These are the outcomes that you can expect if you walk away from the negotiation or fail to reach a deal. In this article, you will learn how to use objective criteria to strengthen your BATNA and challenge your WATNA, and how this can improve your negotiation results.