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BATNA Builder
Three kinds of no. One BATNA you can actually use.
~15 min
Learning goal
Distinguish Sebenius's three forms of refusal and construct a defensible BATNA before entering a negotiation.
- 1First, sort nine statements into three buckets: tactical, reset, or final 'no'.
- 2Then build a BATNA card for a real upcoming negotiation. Be honest about how developed your alternative actually is.
- 3Strength score weighs realism, developedness, and independence from the counterparty.