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FM-16 - Final Glossary Starter

TermWorking DefinitionGoverning Chapter
BATNABest alternative available if no agreement is reached3
Reservation valueWorst acceptable agreement relative to the BATNA3
ZOPARange in which both parties may prefer agreement to alternatives3
Tactical EmpathyDeliberate demonstration of understanding without automatic agreement14
Black SwanHidden information capable of materially changing the negotiation17
Contingent agreementTerm whose consequence depends on an observable future event18
MediationNeutral-assisted voluntary settlement process24
DOMAINOriginal master model: Duty, Objective, Map, Approach, Implement, Normalize Learning1, 32