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In [[The Personal MBA|The Personal MBA]] the ''Three Universal Currencies'' are 1) resources, 2) time and 3) flexibility.
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=Key Points:=
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* In every negotiation there are three primary Currencies:
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** Resources. Tangible items like money, oil, etc.
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** Time.
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** Flexibility. The cost of not doing something else, which is a very real [[Opportunity Cost|Opportunity Cost]]
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* Focus on the appropriate trade-offs between the parties to find Common Ground in these Currencies.
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* By mixing these currencies in different ways, it’s easier to reach an agreement that the parties can agree with.
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=Questions for Consideration:=
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* Which of these currencies would you most like to increase?
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* How can you trade for more of what you value?
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Source: http://book.personalmba.com/3-universal-currencies/
 
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Latest revision as of 20:04, 27 August 2020

In The Personal MBA the Three Universal Currencies are 1) resources, 2) time and 3) flexibility.

Key Points:

  • In every negotiation there are three primary Currencies:
    • Resources. Tangible items like money, oil, etc.
    • Time.
    • Flexibility. The cost of not doing something else, which is a very real Opportunity Cost
  • Focus on the appropriate trade-offs between the parties to find Common Ground in these Currencies.
  • By mixing these currencies in different ways, it’s easier to reach an agreement that the parties can agree with.

Questions for Consideration:

  • Which of these currencies would you most like to increase?
  • How can you trade for more of what you value?

Source: http://book.personalmba.com/3-universal-currencies/