Most important negotiations are with people or institutions with which we have negotiated before and will be negotiating again. Whatever else a relationship may involve, one crucial aspect is an ability to deal well with differences. A very important goal of negotiating in a diverse environment is emphasizing relationships and communication , our last two elements. Relationships are crucial, because in order to continue to negotiate with a diverse group, one has to know the other party and understand its point of view. Communication is another key factor because parties need to clearly understand the messages they convey.
Diverse parties have different types of information assimilation patterns and speak differently.
Thus, it is of most importance that communication is transparent, open and honest. Additionally, the parties mutually agree to make their best effort in talking to each other in ways that are perfectly assimilated. Recommendation Addressing conflicts in a diverse environment presents much more difficult challenges than among peers. It is also true that a positive and direct correlation exists between the emergence of conflicts in diverse environments. However, one must use the same negotiation systems and techniques with the above-described elements.