May 9th

I found collective bargaining to be interesting. I discovered I would rather find a peaceable solution to fulfill the needs of both sides. I realized through the various exercises that it is more important to meet needs rather than wants. I also realized that negotiating through IBB took a lot of effort to not make it a competition and to focus on what was important. To reach a negotiable, peaceable agreement with the interest and trust of others at stake and without thinking of self over others makes a whole lot a sense....both parties can walk away from the table with a positive relationship leading to a working, productive future.