Selecting a strategy

 During my negotation simulation last week, my strategy was very much so collaboritive.  I wanted to work with my partner to come to a common ground, but still wanted to make sure my needs were met.  With the facts in mind, failing to come to an agreemnent could figuratively cost myself my job, and my partner his job.  Going into it, I wanted to do what I could to make that known.  Luckily, my partner was moreso looking to compromise and completely split the benefits.  I tried, at first, to still gain an edge, but make sure the other party was benefiting too.  Ultimately, we did not get too far with gaining an edge, and decided to leave even, which I believe was the best choice.  

Interestingly enough, I feel if I started with a compromise type mindset at first, I could have worked towards a collaboration or even competetive strategy.  My partner could sense that though I wanted both sides to benefit, I was aggressive at first and was trying to see what I could gain.  This put him on edge, making him reluctant to budge any further.  Moving forward, If I started slower and more patient, with the compromise strategy at first, I feel like I have more of a chance to gain the edge I refrecenced above.