Bruce Patton Books
Roger Fisher (1922–2012) was an American professor at Harvard Law School. With his co-authors, he founded the Harvard Negotiation Project.
William Ury is an anthropologist who works as a peace negotiator for corporations and governments worldwide.
Bruce Patton is a Harvard lecturer and co-founder of Vantage Partners, an international consultancy firm that helps companies improve their negotiations.
Getting to Yes
What's Getting to Yes about?
Getting to Yes (1981) is considered the reference for successful negotiations. It presents proven tools and techniques that can help you to resolve any conflict and find win-win solutions.
Who should read Getting to Yes?
- Anyone interested in improving their negotiation skills, whether for use at work, at home, or both.
- Anyone who wants to learn how to find win-win solutions to almost any conflict
Difficult Conversations
What's Difficult Conversations about?
Difficult Conversations (1999) takes a look at what makes a conversation difficult and why we often try to avoid them. It outlines how to correctly approach and maneuver through tough topics to build positive and meaningful relationships.
Who should read Difficult Conversations?
- Politicians and business leaders
- Teachers
- Parents