2 | Negotiation is the process or action of dialogues between two or more parties who have conflicting interests or views and who try to persuade each other to reach a mutually acceptable or beneficial agreement or resolution. Negotiations can occur on different levels or scales, such as domestic, professional, or global. Negotiations can also help people develop their communication, persuasion, and problem-solving skills There are different types of negotiations, depending on the format, rules, and style of the discussion. Some common types of negotiations are: - Parliamentary negotiation: A type of negotiation that follows the rules and procedures of a parliamentary assembly, such as the British Parliament or the United Nations. There are usually two teams of two or three speakers each, who represent the government and the opposition. The government proposes a motion (a statement that expresses an opinion or a policy), and the opposition tries to oppose it. Each speaker has a specific role and time limit to speak. The debate is judged by one or more adjudicators, who evaluate the arguments based on their logic, evidence, and impact
- Lincoln-Douglas negotiation: A type of negotiation that focuses on the moral and philosophical aspects of a topic, rather than the practical or policy implications. There are usually two speakers, one who affirms the resolution (a statement that expresses a value judgment or a principle), and one who negates it. Each speaker has a fixed time to present their case, cross-examine their opponent, and rebut their arguments. The debate is judged by one or more judges, who evaluate the arguments based on their values, criteria, and consistency
- Public forum negotiation: A type of negotiation that aims to simulate a public discussion on a current issue, such as politics, economics, or social affairs. There are usually two teams of two speakers each, who support or oppose the resolution (a statement that expresses a fact or a policy). Each team has a fixed time to present their case, cross-fire with their opponents, and summarize their arguments. The debate is judged by one or more judges, who evaluate the arguments based on their persuasiveness, evidence, and delivery
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