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Alena Komaromi

Biography

Alena Komaromi is an INSEAD MBA, Entrepreneur and Financial Services Professional, most recently in Wealth Management in Zürich, Switzerland. A keen follower of win-win negotiations strategies, Alena likes to write articles and blogs on this topic. She received a Master’s degree in Energy, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School.

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Why Businesses Should Negotiate Prices With Customers

H. Falcao, A. Komaromi

In most scenarios, B2C companies have more to gain by bargaining than not.

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Research Hacks to Help You Negotiate Anything

Alena Komaromi

Even zero-sum negotiations can turn into a win-win.

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How Happiness, Anger and Anxiety Can Help You Negotiate

Don’t suppress your emotions – harness them to negotiate better.

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The Hidden Upside to Low-Power Negotiating

Alena Komaromi

Looking for work during a historic downturn needn’t cost you your dignity. Multiple research studies suggest strategies for turning a negotiation disadvantage into opportunity.

Strategy

How to Handle Video Negotiations

Alena Komaromi

Better get used to virtual negotiations, as they might just be the way of the future.
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How Silence Can Help Win-Win Negotiators

Alena Komaromi

While silence can be uncomfortable, its benefits are too numerous to ignore.
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Why Negotiators Should Be on Social Networks

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

The mere presence of a Facebook connection increases trust and forgiveness in negotiations.
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Don’t Let Time Pressure Dictate Your Options

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

Proactive negotiators are less likely to be tempted by inferior deals.
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Does Eating Together Improve Negotiations?

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

Who you share your table with may add or detract value.

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The Truth About Lies in Negotiations

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

It’s a complex game of “catch me if you can”.

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Does a Tough Reputation Pay Off in Negotiations?

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

How to build the type of reputation proven to lead to better deals.

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Who Benefits From Transparent Pricing?

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

The American steel industry provides a case study on the effects of price disclosure.

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Why Negotiators Should Lose Sometimes

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

Lose a battle to win the war.

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Can Alcohol Help You With Negotiations?

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

What research tells us about the art of negotiating under the influence.

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When Winning Means Losing in Negotiations

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

Be careful about imposing your terms as it may backfire.
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Can Advisors Afford to Give Uncertain Advice?

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

Confidence may go a long way when there are no certain answers.

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The Persuasive Power of Transparency

Horacio Falcão & Alena Komaromi

Cost transparency can be a compelling strategic choice in both marketing and negotiation.
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