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.…
Read the post By Brian Buck | 09/07/2012
Out of this world
What colour is the sky in your World? It was expected that NASA, and by extension the U.S., would be…
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