By Brian Buck | 11/29/2012
Time. Friend or Foe
On July 20th 1969, the late Neil Armstrong was the first man to step onto the surface of the moon.…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 11/22/2012
Trading Opinions Vs. Arguing
The Hellenic government has been struggling over the last 6 months to finalize an austerity package demanded by its 3…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 11/14/2012
(Not) Going Home
Abu Qatada is a Jordanian cleric. He is also an alleged terrorist. He was found guilty in a Jordanian court,…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 11/08/2012
Cross Purposes
My friend’s wife found out that her dog (a Schnauzer) could hardly hear, so she took it to the veterinarian.…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 11/02/2012
Union Indeed
Years ago I got a call from a client with whom we had a long-term project-based relationship. We had submitted…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 10/26/2012
You Better Be Ready
On Sunday last week an Austrian skydiver, Felix Baumgartner, jumped from space. He set a world record for the highest…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 10/19/2012
No Sweat!
My 14 year old daughter’s volleyball team received new strips from their supplier this season (shorts and short sleeved shirts).…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 10/12/2012
The Negotiators Paradox
I read a fascinating report that suggested that for many consumers adding more features to products actually has the opposite…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 10/05/2012
RFPeed OFF
One of the most commented upon blogs we have posted this year is the one we published on the frustration…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 09/28/2012
Double Up, Sir
There is more and more emphasis on the bottom line. Negotiators are getting ever more ruthless in their search for…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 09/22/2012
Red Lines
Within the last few days the Obama administration have made it clear that they consider the use of chemical weapons…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 09/14/2012
In My Shoes
“Put yourself in my shoes!” said trade union official who was role-playing to help some course participants practise their skills.…
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