Entries by Ralf

A Negotiator’s View: The Ben Johnson Case

A Chapter 1 — Introduction: There are sporting events that produce results. And there are moments that expose systems. The 100-meter final of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games did both. It crowned the fastest man alive, then dismantled him within forty-eight hours. For many, the Ben Johnson case has become a familiar morality tale. A […]

“The Yacht, the Judgments, and the Art of Seeing Beyond Them”

” ” Large yachts are rarely just boats. They are floating biographies — built of steel, emotion, and strategy. When a 60-meter yacht is about to change ownership, it’s not merely a transaction between buyer and seller. It’s an encounter between entire worldviews — ideas of value, safety, style, responsibility, freedom and the future. And […]

A Negotiator’s View: ‘Project 2025’ & The US Deep State – What is it?

I. The Quiet Inflection Point Sometimes, a country doesn’t change course with a bang. It shifts with a 900 pages PDF (https://tinyurl.com/2e73ze47) “Project 2025” looks, at first glance, like just another policy compendium: pages, footnotes, agency chapters, a dusting of slogans. But a negotiator’s eye sees something else: a pre-drafted deal, not between two parties […]

ImpactNegotiating ResolutionFlow – Transform Complexity into Clarity – Your Ultimate Path to Exceptional Outcomes

ResolutionFlow is not merely another negotiation service; it’s an elite-level solution tailored specifically for discerning professionals and private individuals navigating high-value, complex transactions. Our comprehensive approach serves: Core Value Proposition:  “One Engagement. Complete Resolution.” ResolutionFlow simplifies complex transactions by seamlessly integrating Facilitation, Negotiation, Mediation and updated 2.0 Final Offer Arbitration into one adaptive, cohesive process. […]

ImpactNegotiating’s ResolutionFlow: Complexity Transformed into Clarity

Negotiations and dispute resolutions in premium industries like High-End Real Estate, Yacht Sales & Rentals, Private Aviation, Sports & Entertainment, Fine Art, Energy & Commodities Trading, and Infrastructure Projects demand precision, efficiency, and trust. Traditional approaches fragment solutions, increasing complexity and diluting value. But ResolutionFlow isn’t traditional—it’s transformative. One Engagement. Complete Resolution. Imagine initiating your […]

Negotiations under the “Spotlight Effect”: How Psychological Awareness Drives Strategic Success

Not limited to Negotiations and not sure this one is for you, but.. Have you ever felt like every mistake you made is magnified, every little hesitation scrutinized? Well, if so, you’re not alone, welcome to the Spotlight Effect. This tricky, psychological phenomenon convinces us that everyone notices our slightest misstep, fueling unnecessary anxiety, especially […]