negotiation

In its simplest form, negotiation can be defined as a process of communication between at least two parties aimed at reaching agreements on their “perceived divergent interests” (Pruitt, 1998). Therefore, while the core life skill ‘negotiation’ relates to a process, it translates into the ability of an individual to interactively and effectively partake in a negotiation process until its conclusion by and among others, respecting others while being assertive, being cooperative, using communication skills, showing leadership skills while being civil, saying no when one’s wellbeing is threatened, etc.